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The Timid Bride

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Timid Bride by an unknown artist shows a man and a woman in a room. The man wears white clothing and a white turban, sitting on a platform with his right knee bent. He holds a string with his right hand. The woman wears an orange dress with a blue shawl and a headpiece. She holds the string with her right hand. A red carpet with a gold pattern covers the floor. A black border with white flowers surrounds the image. The background features an archway with a blue wall and a white pillar. A second archway is visible behind the woman. A red and gold object hangs on the right. The room has a white ceiling and a decorative wall.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gilt on paper
Culture
India (Punjab Hills, Kangra)
Dimensions
505 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette

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