

A Swooning Lady
The image depicts a drawing titled "A Swooning Lady" by an unknown artist. The drawing shows three women. The central woman wears a white sari with red and gold trim, and a red and gold headpiece. She has a bindi on her forehead and large earrings. Her dark hair is visible beneath her headpiece. She leans to the right, her right hand raised and her left arm bent at the elbow. The woman on the left wears a similar sari and headpiece. She has a bindi on her forehead and large earrings. She holds a yellow fan in her right hand and grasps the central woman's wrist with her left hand. The woman on the right wears a similar sari and headpiece. She has a bindi on her forehead and large earrings. Her long dark hair is pulled back. The background of the drawing is a light beige color with darker spots and lines. The drawing has a white border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 19th century
- Medium
- Ink, transparent, and translucent watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India (Rajasthan)
- Dimensions
- 431 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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