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Lady Holding a Sparkler

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Palette

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