A Maratha tailor and his wife
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A Maratha tailor and his wife is a 1800 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man and woman standing outdoors near palm trees. The man wears a white robe with red trim and a green hat, holding a fan and a rolled-up cloth. The woman is dressed in a bright red sari with gold patterns, standing with her hands at her sides. The background has a light blue sky and a simple landscape. The woman’s red sari stands out against the man’s lighter clothes, drawing your eye. The painting feels calm and carefully balanced, with no harsh shadows. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The painting depicts a Maratha tailor and his wife, one of fourteen works illustrating castes and occupations. The man wears a red-patterned white garment and holds a measuring tool, while the woman is dressed in red and holds a pair of scissors.
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