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Women playing at cross-dressing

Cleveland Museum of Art

Tan background with a group of people sitting and standing in the center. The people are wearing traditional Indian clothing. A person on the left is standing and holding a fan. In the foreground are two peacocks and a table with flowers. A border of colorful flowers and leaves surrounds the center image. The title of the artwork is "Women playing at cross-dressing" and the artist is unknown.

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