A South Indian sepoy and his wife
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A South Indian sepoy and his wife is a 1770 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a South Indian sepoy and his wife. The couple is depicted with attributes of their trade, giving us a glimpse into their daily life. This painting is one of thirty-six, all showing different castes and occupations of South India, which is pretty interesting. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
A painting from a set of thirty-six depicting South Indian castes and occupations shows a sepoy and his wife. The sepoy, dressed in a red jacket and dark blue turban, holds a musket, while the woman stands beside him in white attire against a blue background. The uniform indicates an early date for the series. The work features a red border, looped shadows beneath the figures, and a dark green ground.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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