A soldier 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 soldier and his wife is a 1805 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a bare-chested man in blue pants holding a curved sword and a black shield. He’s wearing a red hat and gold earrings. Next to him stands a woman in a bright orange dress with gold jewelry, looking off to the side. The background is a pale blue sky with green bushes and a yellow ground. The man’s sword is wrapped in a pink cloth, which looks unusual for a weapon. The painting feels flat, with bright colors and no deep shadows. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
The painting depicts a soldier accompanied by his wife, part of a series of 36 works illustrating different trades, occupations, and castes. Both figures are shown against a background of palm and other trees.
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