Artwork
A barber and his wife
A barber and his wife is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A barber and his wife are depicted in a painting that is part of a series illustrating various occupations.
Subject & Meaning
The couple is shown against a plain yellow background, with the barber in white holding a dish and his wife in dark blue, representing their profession and social status.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of intimacy, with the warm yellow background and contrasting blue floor adding depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting was transferred from the India Museum in 1879 and later recorded as part of a set of framed illustrations in 1880.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
