A Hindu ascetic 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 Hindu ascetic and his wife is a 1805 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two people standing outside in bright light. The person on the left wears an orange robe and holds a small object, maybe a fan or a tool. The person on the right has a wild beard, no shirt, and a tiger-skin draped over one arm, holding a bow and arrow. The background is a flat, yellowish field with a few trees and a pale sky. The tiger skin and bow suggest this might be a holy figure, possibly a wandering ascetic. The colors are simple but bold—orange, brown, and yellow stand out against the light ground. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A Hindu ascetic and his wife are depicted in one of 36 paintings illustrating trades, occupations, and costumes, set against a backdrop of palm and other trees.
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