Artwork
A scribe
A scribe is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A watercolour painting from 1826, 'A scribe' is one of a series of 35 works depicting various occupations.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows two traditionally dressed men, one pointing, the other carrying a red bag and brass bell, suggesting a specific cultural context and occupation.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of colour and detail animates the scene, characteristic of the Romanticism movement's emphasis on vivid representation.
History & Provenance
The work was presented in 1964 by Lady Amherst, a descendant of Lord Amherst, Governor-General of India from 1823 to 1828.
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
