A Bearer
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see a person carrying a heavy load in this painting. The person is dressed in simple clothes and has a serious expression. This painting is one of a set showing different jobs, which was a common theme in Company paintings made by Indian artists for the British. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
