A snake-charmer
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A snake-charmer is a 1860 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Five people stand outside under a tree, surrounded by coiled snakes. One man plays a flute while another sits shirtless, holding a snake. The standing man in red shorts waves his hand, and two others crouch near baskets, touching snakes. The colors are bright—red hats, green sashes, and earthy browns for the ground. The snakes seem calm, almost like pets. The scene looks lively but also a little staged, with bold outlines and flat colors. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.
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