

Two Court Ladies with Fireworks
The image depicts a painting titled "Two Court Ladies with Fireworks" by an unknown artist. The painting features two women standing side by side, both wearing traditional Indian clothing. The woman on the left is wearing a pink and green sari with a brown border, and her hair is styled in a brown headpiece. The woman on the right is wearing an orange sari with a gold border and has her hair down. The woman on the left is holding a long cylindrical object with a fuse and a stick, likely a firework. The background of the painting is a muted green color, with a lighter greenish-gray color at the top. The painting has a brown border around the edges, and there is a small strip of green at the bottom. The overall composition is simple, with the two women and the firework being the main focus. The image is likely a representation of a scene from everyday life or a celebration in a courtly setting.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1725
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India (Rajasthan, Bikaner)
- Dimensions
- 290 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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