Artwork
A man and his wife
A man 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. This painting is one of a series depicting various castes and occupations, showing a man and woman in a tranquil outdoor scene.
About this work
Overview
This painting is one of a series depicting various castes and occupations, showing a man and woman in a tranquil outdoor scene.
Subject & Meaning
The couple, likely of high social status, is shown together in a serene setting, with the man holding a sword and a rose, and the woman seated on a chair, dressed in ornate attire.
Technique & Style
The work features vivid colors and attention to detail, with the subjects' clothing and surroundings rendered in a richly descriptive style, evoking a sense of beauty and emotion.
Context
The painting is part of a larger series illustrating different castes and occupations, and its style reflects the influence of Romanticism, with its emphasis on emotion and aesthetic appeal.
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
