Lady About to Smoke a Hookah
A pencil drawing on aged paper, depicting a scene titled "Lady About to Smoke a Hookah." The lady sits on a low platform, wearing a long dress and a headscarf, holding a hookah pipe. She sits under a roofed structure with a triangular gable roof and an open side, supported by thin columns. Behind her, a woman stands on the right. In the foreground, several pots and a bowl are placed on the ground. The drawing is surrounded by a border, with some numbers and marks visible at the top. The overall scene appears to be set indoors. The artist's style is simple and detailed.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca.1790
- Medium:
- Ink on paper
- Culture:
- India (Punjab Hills, Kangra)
- Dimensions:
- 454 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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