Artwork
A holy-water-carrier and his wife
A holy-water-carrier and his wife is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting depicts a holy-water-carrier and his wife, part of a series illustrating castes and occupations. The man carries a pot suspended from a yoke across his shoulders, while the woman holds a gong.
Artist & collection
