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A chair-palanquin with six bearers, by Unknown, paint, 1850

A chair-palanquin with six bearers

Unknown

1850

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A chair-palanquin with six bearers is a 1850 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows six men carrying a fancy chair on poles. They’re all dressed in matching outfits—white shirts, red caps, and colorful cloths wrapped around their waists. The chair has a black umbrella over it and a green cushion inside. The background is simple: a few trees and an open field. Notice how the men’s faces are all slightly different, even though they’re wearing the same clothes. The artist made sure each one looks a little unique. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more paintings like this.

The story of this work

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A chair-palanquin carried by six bearers is depicted in the painting.

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