Artwork
A Muslim devotee and his Wife
A Muslim devotee 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
This 1805 album painting depicts a Muslim couple in a serene outdoor setting, part of a series of 36 works illustrating various occupations and costumes.
Subject & Meaning
The couple, a man and woman, are shown standing together, calm and composed, with the man holding various objects and the woman grasping a pink flower, suggesting a tranquil domestic scene.
Technique & Style
The painting features soft yet clear colors, with the man's pink robe contrasting against the light sky, set against a simple background of a yellow field and distant palm trees.
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
