A Maratha Tappar man and wife
1805
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1805
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A Maratha Tappar man and wife is a 1805 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man and woman standing outdoors. The woman wears a long purple skirt with a yellow border and a white top draped over one shoulder. The man has a white turban, a striped shirt, and holds a stick in one hand. Behind them, a flat landscape with palm trees stretches under a pale sky. Notice how the figures stand apart but face each other, like they’re having a quiet conversation. The bright colors and simple shapes make the scene feel calm and orderly. Look up more about the Victoria and Albert Museum to see other works like this.
A Maratha Tappar man and wife are depicted in a painting from an album of 36 works illustrating trades, occupations, and costumes, with the couple shown against a background of palm and other trees.
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