Artwork
A barber and his wife
A barber and his wife is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This painting, created around 1800 by an unknown artist, is part of a series depicting various occupations and castes.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a barber and his wife, identified by the tools they carry. The barber holds a razor and scraper, while his wife has a bag of tools, suggesting their profession.
Technique & Style
The artist uses chiaroscuro to create a sense of realism, evident in the lighting on the man's face and the shimmering effect on the woman's sari.
Context
The painting is one of a series illustrating different castes and occupations, providing insight into the social and professional structures of the time.
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
