Who painted A basket-maker and his wife?

A basket-maker and his wife was painted by Unknown in 1770.

Where can I see A basket-maker and his wife?

A basket-maker and his wife is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is A basket-maker and his wife?

A basket-maker and his wife is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

A basket-maker and his wife

Unknown , 1770

A basket-maker and his wife is a paint painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

A basket-maker and his wife is a painting from a series depicting various occupations and castes in South India. The work shows the couple seated together, engaged in their trade.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a man and woman sitting side by side on the floor, calmly performing their tasks. The man holds a woven basket, while the woman grasps a spindle and thread, symbolizing their occupation as basket-makers.

Technique & Style

The painting features a red border, a strip of cloud at the top, and heavy shadows under the figures' feet, characteristic of the series. The artist's style is one of three distinct hands identified within the group, distinguished by figure drawing and background color.

History & Provenance

The painting was part of an album with a watermark dated 1799 and a bookplate bearing the name Joseph Whatley. The series is related to a larger collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.