A butcher and his wife
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A butcher and his wife is a 1770 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, depicting Market, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting shows a butcher and his wife, with the tools of their trade. The couple is depicted with attributes of their occupation, giving us a glimpse into their daily life. This painting is one of many that show different castes and occupations in South India. To learn more about the artistic style used in this painting, look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
A butcher and his wife are depicted in one of thirty-six paintings illustrating castes and occupations of South India, with the man seated under a thatched shelter chopping a goat leg using his trade tools while his wife stands nearby; the scene is set against a blue background.
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