Artwork
A palanquin-bearer and his wife
A palanquin-bearer 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. This painting is one of a series depicting various occupations and costumes.
About this work
Overview
This painting is one of a series depicting various occupations and costumes. It shows a man and woman standing together in a landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The subjects are a palanquin-bearer and his wife, represented in a straightforward manner. The man's occupation is indicated by his attire and the long stick he holds.
Technique & Style
The painting features a simple color palette dominated by whites, yellows, and blues. The figures are rendered clearly against a background of palm trees and a distant hill.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of an album of 36 works. It shows signs of aging, with wear along the edges.
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
