Maker of earthen pots
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Maker of earthen pots is a 1826 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman and a child sitting on the ground, surrounded by clay pots and pottery tools. The woman is dressed in a yellow sari with a red border, and the child is wearing a white cap and a yellow garment. They are both barefoot. The woman is holding a small pot in her hands, while the child looks on. There are several pots and tools scattered around them, including a large pot with a handle, a small bowl, and a stick. The background of the painting is a plain beige color. The painting appears to be a depiction of everyday life in a rural setting, and the use of earthy tones and simple composition adds to its sense of realism. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
A watercolour depicts a woman engaged in the craft of making earthen pots, part of a collection of 35 drawings illustrating various trades and occupations.
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