

Lady Holding a Sparkler
The painting "Lady Holding a Sparkler" by an unknown artist depicts a woman wearing a pink dress and head covering, with black hair, holding a sparkler in her right hand. The woman is standing on a grey floor with a white border, and there is a small pool of water with a bird in it to her left. She is surrounded by two women to her right, one wearing green and the other wearing yellow and white. Above them is a balcony with three arches, two people standing inside, and a crescent moon visible through the right arch. The scene is framed by a dark blue border with gold designs, which is itself surrounded by a beige border with a woven pattern. The word "Fireworks" is written in small letters at the bottom of the painting.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1800
- Medium
- Ink, opaque watercolor, silver and gold on paper
- Culture
- India (Punjab Hills, Kangra)
- Dimensions
- 491 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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