Basket-makers
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Basket-makers is a 1800 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two people standing barefoot on grassy ground. The person on the left wears a loose pink cloth draped over one shoulder, a white turban, and holds a basket. The person on the right wears a colorful striped skirt and a draped top, holding a long stick. Behind them, palm trees line a distant shore under a light blue sky. The man’s turban has a dotted pattern, and both figures have jewelry like necklaces and earrings. Their clothes look simple but carefully painted, with bright colors standing out against the green and blue background. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
The painting titled *Basket-makers* depicts one of fourteen works illustrating various castes and occupations, focusing on basket-makers; a man is shown holding a length of split bamboo.
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