A Maratha couple
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting shows a Maratha couple with the attributes of their trade. They are dressed in traditional clothing and have objects related to their work. The couple is depicted in a simple setting with a red border and a strip of tangled cloud at the top. The painting is one of thirty-six paintings of castes and occupations of South India. These paintings were mounted in an album with a watermark and a bookplate bearing a Latin motto. This collection provides insight into the daily lives of people in South India during that time. The painting's style and composition are notable. To learn more about similar artwork, look up the technique: chiaroscuro.
