Artwork
A 'kazi' and his wife
A 'kazi' and his wife is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1805 painting is part of an album of 36 works depicting various occupations and castes.
About this work
Overview
This 1805 painting is part of an album of 36 works depicting various occupations and castes. It shows a 'kazi' and his wife in a serene setting.
Subject & Meaning
The 'kazi', possibly a figure of authority due to his attire, is shown conversing with his wife amidst stacks of books or tablets, suggesting a connection to scholarship or faith.
Technique & Style
The painting features soft colors, with the woman's purple dress contrasting against the yellow floor. The background includes a subtle depiction of a temple or building under a pale sky.
Context
The work is one of a series illustrating trades, occupations, and costumes across different castes, set against natural backgrounds such as palm trees.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
