Palanquin bearers
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Palanquin bearers is a 1826 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a group of men carrying a decorated palanquin—an open, raised seat with red and green trim. Inside, one person sits relaxed while others lift the palanquin with long poles. The men wear loose clothes, turbans, and some have sashes. The background is flat and simple, with no clear landscape details. The title, *Palanquin bearers*, hints this scene captures a moment of travel or status. The bright colors and careful details suggest it was meant to show daily life with some importance. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A watercolour depicts a palanquin carried by bearers, part of a series of 35 drawings illustrating various trades and occupations.
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