A Broom Seller
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A Broom Seller is a 1790 paint by Puqua, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a barefoot man walking with a long bamboo pole. Over his shoulder, he carries a large broom tied to the pole. In one hand, he holds a small basket, and he wears loose, simple clothes in muted colors. The broom is a key part of his work—he’s likely selling them. The plain background keeps the focus on him and his tools. Next, look up Puqua to see more of his work.
A rectangular watercolour painting by Puqua from 1790 depicts a central figure in black carrying an assortment of brooms over one shoulder while looking down at their hat. Part of a set of 100 works illustrating various trades and occupations in Canton, the piece was acquired from Parsons & Sons and accessioned in 1898.
Read the full account in the museum source.
