Who painted A carpenter and his wife?

A carpenter and his wife was painted by Unknown in 1790.

Where can I see A carpenter and his wife?

A carpenter and his wife is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is A carpenter and his wife?

A carpenter and his wife is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

A carpenter and his wife

Unknown , 1790

A carpenter 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

This painting portrays a carpenter and his wife, one of a series highlighting various castes and occupations, set against a light blue background. The couple is depicted on a dark surface, with the carpenter on the left and his wife on the right.

Subject & Meaning

The carpenter is shown with a hammer and an additional tool, emphasizing his profession, while his wife holds a box, possibly symbolizing domestic or personal responsibility. Their attire, including traditional clothing and jewelry, suggests a representation of everyday life.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a distinct color palette, combining the light blue background with the carpenter's white clothing, the wife's brown sari with blue border, and gold jewelry, to create a sense of intimacy and warmth through composition.

History & Provenance

Originally part of the India Museum, the painting was transferred in 1879 and recorded in 1880 as one of twelve framed colored illustrations of costumes, gifted by P. F. Campbell-Johnston.