A water-carrier
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a boy in a red-and-white striped shirt and blue hat leading a white cow. The cow has two big leather water bags strapped to its back, and a smaller one on the ground. The boy holds a stick, and the whole scene looks simple and flat, with soft watercolor strokes. The handwritten note at the top explains the water bags are called *matkas* and *pukhals*—used for carrying water. This was a common way to transport water in some places long ago. If you like this everyday scene, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more objects and art like this.
