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Ajinta Cave No. 19

Francis Frith & Co.

1864

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Ajinta Cave No. 19 is a 1864 by Francis Frith & Co., a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Francis Frith & Co.
When & what style?: 1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This photo shows carved stone figures inside a cave. The statues stand in rows, some standing tall, others sitting. The walls are packed with detailed shapes—people, animals, and strange symbols. Light fades in the back, making some parts dark. The figures look like they were made long ago. Notice how the carvings are all close together, almost like a relief map. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow work in art.