A 'dobashi' and his wife
1805
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1805
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A 'dobashi' and his wife is a 1805 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two people standing outdoors on a bright, sandy ground. The person on the left wears a yellow dress with gold patterns and a green top, barefoot. The person on the right is dressed in a long white robe with an orange sash and a turban, holding something small in their hand. Both have jewelry like earrings and necklaces, and the background has a few palm trees under a pale blue sky. Notice how the artist used soft colors and gentle shading to make the scene feel calm. The clothing and jewelry suggest they might be from a time and place where such styles were common. Look up Romanticism next to see how this painting fits into that art movement.
