A Tanjore couple
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A Tanjore couple is a 1770 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man and woman, likely a couple, with items related to their work. They are dressed in traditional clothing and have serious expressions. The painting has a red border and a unique cloud design at the top. The couple is depicted with attributes of their trade, giving a glimpse into their daily life. The painting is one of thirty-six works showing different castes and occupations in South India. To learn more about the style and lighting used in this painting, look up the technique: chiaroscuro.
A Tanjore couple painting from a set of thirty-six depicting castes and occupations of South India shows a man and wife with attributes of their trade, set against a deep blue background. The work features a red border, tangled cloud at the top, looped shadows attached to the feet, and a dark green ground, consistent with the album’s watermark and bookplate details.
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