A palanquin-bearer and his wife
1805
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1805
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A palanquin-bearer and his wife is a 1805 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
A man and a woman stand side by side in a bright, open field. The man wears a white outfit with a purple hat and holds a long stick. The woman has her arms crossed and wears a long white dress with a draped cloth over her shoulder. Behind them, a few palm trees line a distant hill under a pale blue sky. The painting looks old, with some wear along the edges. The colors are simple—mostly whites, yellows, and blues—but the figures stand out clearly against the background. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
A palanquin-bearer and his wife are depicted in one of 36 paintings from an album illustrating trades, occupations, and costumes, set against backgrounds featuring palm and other trees.
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