A Maratha Couple
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A Maratha Couple is a 1800 paint by Unknown, a company_painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
In this painting, a man and woman stand facing each other in a lush outdoor setting. The man, dressed in an orange tunic and white pants, wears a gold turban and black boots. He has a sword at his side and a red tail-like object protruding from his back. The woman, adorned in a blue sari with gold accents, wears a headpiece and jewelry. Her right hand is raised, and her left arm is bent across her body. The couple stands on a grassy area, surrounded by palm trees and bushes. The sky above is blue with gray clouds. This painting is part of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and nature.
