A glass-bangle-seller
1805
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1805
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A glass-bangle-seller is a 1805 paint by Unknown, a Realism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two people standing outside on sandy ground. The person on the left is wearing a dark blue dress with red and yellow trim, holding a stick. The person on the right is bare-chested, wearing a white wrap and a hat, carrying colorful bundles over their shoulder. The bright colors and simple background focus attention on the two figures. The painting looks like it was made around 1805, showing everyday life. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A glass-bangle-seller and his wife are depicted in a painting from an 1805 album featuring 36 works that portray trades, occupations, and costumes, with the couple shown against a background of palm and other trees.
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