A Barber holding a razor
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A Barber holding a razor is a 1770 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting shows a barber holding a razor, with a red border around him. He's one of many people depicted in a series of paintings showing different jobs and trades in South India. These paintings were likely made to document the various occupations of the time. You can learn more about how artists used light and dark to create depth by looking into the technique: chiaroscuro.
