A carpenter and his wife
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A carpenter and his wife is a 1790 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a carpenter and his wife standing on a dark surface against a light blue background. The carpenter, positioned on the left, wears a white cloth draped over his shoulder and around his waist, with a black turban on his head. He holds a hammer in his right hand and a tool in his left. The woman, on the right, is dressed in a brown sari with a blue border, adorned with gold jewelry. She holds a box in her hands. The couple's attire and the tools suggest a scene from everyday life. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of intimacy and warmth. If you're interested in learning more about the style and techniques used in this painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
The painting depicts a carpenter and his wife, one of six works illustrating castes and occupations, all set against a plain blue background. The man is shown with his tools, while the woman holds a lock. Transferred from the India Museum in 1879, it was recorded in 1880 as part of a set of twelve framed colored illustrations of costumes, presented by P. F. Campbell-Johnston.
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