On Leeward Islands

The painting depicts three indigenous inhabitants, and appears to be a scene from everyday life. In the background, a thatched-roof hut can be seen in lush greenery. On the left stands a woman with ornaments in her hair, a necklace and a small red garment. Another woman sits in the middle, nursing a baby, and a man stands to the right, looking away from the group. All three have decorated waists and are wearing minimal clothing, suggesting they may come from a warm climate.

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Prevailing color of this fine art print is brown and its shape is portrait. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Agnostino Brunias (1730-1796), an Italian dreamer and Romantic painter living in London and inspired by Indian art. He travelled through Europe with a Scottish architect. In England, he painted elegant buildings and at the peak of his career, he accompanied Sir William Young as his personal painter on the voyage to the Lesser Antilles. He painted colonial life on the islands. After returning to England, he exhibited three paintings at the Royal Academy. Single Women with Children and Servants is located in the Brooklyn Museum. He died in Dominica on April 2nd, 1796 and was buried in the Cathedral of Roseau.