A procession
1830
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1830
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A procession is a 1830 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a procession of people in colorful clothing. They are carrying various objects, including a red and gold throne with a person sitting on it. The throne is decorated with intricate designs and patterns. The people in the procession are all wearing white shirts and pants, with red sashes around their waists. Some of them are carrying long poles with flags or banners attached to them. Others are holding smaller objects, such as cups or vases. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of celebration and joy. The bright colors and intricate details suggest a sense of grandeur and importance. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
A procession depicts a reclining Sinhalese Mudaliyar ruler from Kandy being carried in a palanquin. He is preceded by a standard bearer and followed by a crowd that includes additional standard bearers, ceremonial fan bearers, and chobdars. This image is one of thirty folios in a volume illustrating castes, occupations, methods of cultivation, and procession scenes. The volume was acquired from Mr. G. Goolden, who had inherited it from his late cousin Richard Goolden.
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