Artwork
A potter and his wife
A potter and his wife is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A small painting depicting a potter and his wife, seated together with the tools of their trade.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is part of a set of twelve Company paintings, a style of art produced by Indian artists for British patrons, showcasing various occupations and daily life.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies the Company painting style, characterized by its detailed representation of Indian life and occupations, created for a British audience.
History & Provenance
Produced in India during the 19th century for British customers, this painting is one of a dozen in a series illustrating various trades and professions.
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
