Untitled
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Untitled is a 1860 paint by Shiva Lal, a company_painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
You see a man sitting on a carpet, watching dancing girls and musicians. He's leaning against a bolster, looking relaxed. The interesting thing about this painting is that it was made by an Indian artist for British patrons in India. The artist's shop in Patna relied on local gentry for support. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists use light and dark.
