Artwork
A South Indian sepoy and his wife
A South Indian sepoy and his wife is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A South Indian sepoy and his wife are depicted in this painting, one of a series of thirty-six works showing various castes and occupations from the region.
Subject & Meaning
The couple is shown with attributes related to their profession, offering insight into their daily life and activities.
Technique & Style
The painting features a red border, a stylized cloud motif at the top, and a dark green ground, with heavy shadows attached to the figures' feet. The series as a whole exhibits variations in style, suggesting the involvement of multiple artists.
History & Provenance
The painting was originally part of an album with a watermark dated 1799 and a bookplate bearing the name Joseph Whatley.
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
