Artwork
A Maratha Couple
A Maratha Couple is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Maratha couple is depicted in a lush outdoor setting, characterized by vibrant attire and accessories.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a man and woman, likely representing a specific caste or occupation, with the man armed and adorned in ornate clothing, while the woman wears a blue sari with gold accents.
Technique & Style
The work is associated with the Romanticism movement, emphasizing emotion and the natural world, as evident in the detailed depiction of the surroundings and the couple's expressive poses.
Context
The painting is part of a series illustrating various castes and occupations, suggesting a broader interest in documenting or representing different social groups.
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
