A man hurling stones at a mango tree.
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A man hurling stones at a mango tree. is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a nobleman throwing stones at a mango tree to dislodge its fruit. The scene is set in a specific region of India, which is evident from the style of the painting. The mango tree is likely a cultivated one, as wild mangoes are inedible. The details in this painting are intriguing, and to learn more about similar artwork, you can explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
A painting in opaque watercolor on paper depicts a man in a red robe preparing to throw a stone at a mango tree heavy with fruit, while several mangoes already lie scattered on the ground. The scene is set in the former principality of Bundi, Rajasthan, and likely created for a local nobleman or ruler by regional artists. The work illustrates a folk tale, situating the cultivated mango tree in contrast to its wild, inedible counterpart.
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