A Lady Walking at Night Holding an Oil Lamp
The painting depicts a woman wearing a white and green dress with a blue shawl. The woman is walking and holding an oil lamp in her right hand. She is wearing a head covering. The background of the painting is dark brown. The woman is barefoot. The overall color palette is muted. The painting style appears to be traditional Indian. The woman's attire consists of multiple layers. The dress has a green hem. The woman's face is turned to her right. The shawl has a gold trim.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1725
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India (Rajasthan, Bikaner)
- Dimensions
- 265 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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