Untitled
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Untitled is a 1780 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a group of people sitting and standing indoors, dressed in bright, patterned clothes. The woman in the center wears a red and orange sari, sitting on a woven mat with a floral design. Behind her, two men in red and white sit on cushions, while others stand or lean nearby. The background is plain yellow, and the edge of the painting has a red border. Notice how the colors pop—reds, greens, and blues stand out against the simple background. The people look relaxed, like they’re in a quiet gathering. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
The painting is an opaque watercolour on paper from around 1780, showing a ruler, possibly Raja Vijay Pal (1776–1806), being entertained by singers and musicians. It was later part of the Gayer-Anderson collection and was donated by twin brothers.
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