Artwork
A palanquin with six carriers
A palanquin with six carriers is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A palanquin with six carriers is a painting depicting a group of men transporting a large, enclosed box on poles.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows six bearers, a pitara-carrier, and a headman, conveying a palanquin, a portable chair or bed, suggesting a narrative of transportation or conveyance, possibly of a person of importance.
Technique & Style
The painting features a simple background and a sandy ground, with the bearers dressed in matching attire, including red hats, white shirts, and blue sashes, indicating a focus on capturing the uniformity and teamwork of the carriers.
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
