Artwork
A Maratha tailor and his wife
A Maratha tailor and his wife 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 tailor and his wife are depicted in this painting, part of a series illustrating various castes and occupations.
Subject & Meaning
The couple is shown standing outdoors, the man holding a rolled-up cloth and a fan, while the woman stands beside him, dressed in a red sari with gold patterns. Their attire and the objects they hold signify their profession as tailors.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by a calm and balanced composition, with a light blue sky and simple landscape in the background. The woman's bright red sari creates a visual contrast with the man's lighter clothing, drawing attention to her figure.
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
