Gautama
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Gautama is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a serene scene of a woman sitting on a bed, dressed in a blue sari with gold dots, while a man in red attire sits beside her. Another man in red stands to the right, gazing at the couple. The background features a thatched roof and a tree, with the words "Gautama" written in a foreign script at the top left. The woman's blue sari is adorned with gold dots, adding a touch of elegance to the scene. The man sitting beside her wears a white shirt and red pants, while the standing man is dressed in a red robe. The painting's use of warm colors and gentle lighting creates a sense of intimacy and tranquility. To learn more about the artistic style of this piece, explore the Impressionism movement.
The painting depicts the sage Gautama and his wife seated within their hut, rendered in watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard by an unknown artist in 1890.
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