A barber and his wife
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting shows a barber and his wife with the tools of their trade. This work is interesting because it's one of many paintings showing different castes and occupations in South India. It gives us a glimpse into the daily lives of people in that region. To learn more about the use of light and shadow in this painting, look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
