One of Fifteen drawings depicting household servants, Benares
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
One of Fifteen drawings depicting household servants, Benares is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a man standing in a room, holding a stringed instrument. He is dressed in a white robe with a red sash and a yellow turban, and his feet are bare. The man's facial expression is neutral, and he appears to be looking straight ahead. The background of the painting is a plain beige color, with some dark lines and marks visible on the wall behind the man. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.
A drawing from a series of fifteen depicting household servants in Benares shows a musician holding a tambura. The work was transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design, with the reference RP 51/2237.
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