An artist at work
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “An artist at work” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
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- Source
- The museum
About the painting
Working within the boundaries of the secular satirical tradition of Kalighat painting, Anwar Chitrakar has created an astute observation on working artists. The artist here is shown immaculately dressed, his hair, expensive clothes and beard the height of fashion. All his new brushes are laid out neatly on the table next to him. However, the work he is producing is a blank featureless portrait, devoid of detail and colour. The message is a simple one about the merits of substance over style.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Details
- Accession number
- IS.48-2011
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
