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Slika Kaznjenci s privezanimi utežmi

anonymous

1850

unspecified

From the collection of East Asian Collections in Slovenia

Early Modern Gouache Society

Dominant colour

Slika Kaznjenci s privezanimi utežmi is a 1850 unspecified by anonymous, depicting Gouache, held at East Asian Collections in Slovenia.

Who painted this?: anonymous
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: East Asian Collections in Slovenia

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of four individuals, each with a weight chained to their ankle. The figures are dressed in traditional attire, with the two on the left wearing purple shorts and blue shirts, while the two on the right wear blue pants and black or purple shirts. The background of the painting is a plain beige color. The artist's use of gouache creates a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The figures are arranged in a dynamic composition, with the two on the left appearing to be in motion. The painting is a thought-provoking commentary on the societal norms of the time. The use of weights as a form of punishment or restraint is a powerful symbol of the constraints placed on individuals by society. To learn more about the artist's use of gouache and its impact on the painting, explore the subject of gouache.