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A Lady Gazing at Doves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a painting titled "A Lady Gazing at Doves" by an artist. The painting features a woman seated on a platform; she wears a blue dress with gold accents and a blue head covering. The woman's face is partially covered by her hand. She sits on a brown platform with a red rope and a tassel hanging down. Behind her, another woman in a pink dress and head covering holds a long, green object. The background includes a beige wall with a white railing and a few decorative designs. Several birds are drawn on the ground. The painting has a red border and features two blue and white swirls at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1780–1800
Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
India (Punjab Hills, Mandi)
Dimensions
472 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
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