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Malayali Muslims of the Mopla caste, by Unknown, paint, 1830

Malayali Muslims of the Mopla caste

Unknown

1830

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Malayali Muslims of the Mopla caste is a 1830 paint by Unknown, a company_painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1830 · company_painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows two people standing side by side. The person on the left holds a tall umbrella, dressed in a draped white cloth with one shoulder bare. The person on the right holds a round object, wearing a loose white outfit with a deep neckline and beaded jewelry. The background is plain, focusing all attention on their clothing and poses. The colors are soft—mostly white, with a few red and blue accents. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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