Shops for colours and flowers used at festivals, Sadr bazaar, Pune
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows three small children standing in front of a stall in a market. They are looking at flowers and colored powders. The children are likely shopping for items to use in the festival of Holi, which celebrates the coming of spring. The painting gives us a glimpse into daily life in India during that time. It shows what people wore and how they lived. The artist was interested in showing the everyday lives of locals. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Impressionism, Realism.
