Artwork
A Lubbee pedlar and his wife
A Lubbee pedlar and his wife is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Lubbee pedlar and his wife is a painting depicting a couple from a specific caste, set against a natural backdrop. It is part of a larger collection of works illustrating various occupations and costumes.
Subject & Meaning
The couple is shown standing in a field, each holding a red object, possibly beads or other merchandise, suggesting their occupation as pedlars. Their attire and accessories indicate their cultural and social identity.
Technique & Style
The painting features a simple and serene atmosphere, with a blue sky and white clouds in the background, and trees and bushes in the distance. The figures are rendered in detail, with attention to their clothing and accessories.
History & Provenance
The painting is one of 36 works in an album, and is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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
