A bangle-seller and his wife
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A bangle-seller and his wife is a 1800 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two people standing outdoors. The woman on the left wears a bright red dress and holds a baby. The man on the right is bare-chested, wearing a white skirt-like cloth, a hat, and carries a bundle over his shoulder. Behind them, there’s a flat yellow ground with palm trees and a blue sky with wispy clouds. The woman’s jewelry and the man’s simple clothes suggest different roles. The painting’s bright colors and clear lines make it feel lively and detailed. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The painting depicts a bangle-seller and his wife, part of a series illustrating castes and occupations. The man carries bundles of bracelets, while the woman nurses an infant.
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