A Sikh Warrior and his wife
1822
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1822
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A Sikh Warrior and his wife is a 1822 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man and a woman standing outdoors. The man wears a dark blue coat with gold trim, bright orange pants, and a tall hat. He holds a curved sword in one hand and a small animal by its tail in the other. The woman has a long pink skirt with gold patterns and a matching gold sari draped over her shoulder. Both look calm, with the woman slightly turned toward the man. The man’s sword and the animal he holds might hint at a story—maybe about protection or daily life. The bright colors and clear outlines are typical of paintings from this time. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A Sikh warrior and his wife are depicted in a drawing from 1822, with a large cloud and trees forming the backdrop. The work is one of six illustrations representing different castes and occupations.
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