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A couple from Kanara, by Unknown, paint, 1800

A couple from Kanara

Unknown

1800

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A couple from Kanara is a 1800 paint by Unknown, a company_painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1800 · company_painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a couple standing in a lush, tropical landscape. The man, dressed in a white robe with red and gold trim, wears a black and gold hat and holds a small object in his right hand. The woman, adorned in a red sari with white flowers and a white blouse, carries a blue bag and wears gold jewelry. The couple stands on a grassy hill, surrounded by palm trees and a blue sky with white clouds. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of intimacy and tranquility. For more on the Romanticism movement, explore the works of artists who contributed to this style.

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