A grass-cutter and his wife
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A grass-cutter and his wife is a 1790 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man and a woman standing outdoors. The man is shirtless, wearing a white cloth around his waist, and balancing a giant bundle of grass on his head. The woman stands beside him, dressed in a light-colored skirt, holding a fan. The background is a simple yellow and blue wash, with a dark ground beneath their feet. The man’s pose looks strong and steady, even though the grass bundle is huge. The painting feels a bit rough around the edges, like it was done quickly. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a grass-cutter and his wife, part of a series of sixteen works illustrating castes and occupations. The man carries a bundle of grass while standing beside his wife, set against a plain yellow background. The series includes works by two different artists, distinguished by variations in background color, with this piece featuring a dull yellow backdrop. It was transferred from the India Museum in 1879 and later recorded in the 1880 Register Entry as part of a set of framed illustrations.
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