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Two male entertainers, by Unknown, paint, 1805

Two male entertainers

Unknown

1805

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Two male entertainers is a 1805 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1805 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts two men and a woman in a serene outdoor setting. The man on the left wears a white robe with a yellow sash and a hat, holding a musical instrument. The man on the right wears a white robe with a brown sash and a hat, holding a fan. The woman stands to the left, wearing a green and black striped dress. The background features a blue sky with trees and a yellow field, creating a peaceful atmosphere. The painting's style and colors evoke a sense of calmness and serenity. To learn more about the artistic style of this painting, explore the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

Two male performers are depicted alongside a dancing girl, one holding a stringed instrument and the other a drum, set against a background of palm and other trees. The scene appears in an album of 36 works illustrating trades, occupations, and costumes, each featuring a man and his wife from different castes.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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