Girls Spraying Each Other at Holi
Colorful painting of many women in traditional Indian clothing. Women are wearing saris and holding shields and pots. Some of the women are spraying colored powder on each other. The background includes trees and a building. The women are standing on stairs and a flat area. There are several women in the foreground and background. The women are dressed in various colors, including yellow, orange, pink, and white. The painting is bordered by a thin line.
Artwork Details
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- 608 × 900 px
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