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Copy of Painting inside the Caves of Ajanta (cave 6)

Unknown

1890

oil

canvas

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Orientalism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Copy of Painting inside the Caves of Ajanta (cave 6) is a 1890 oil by Unknown, a Orientalism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1890 · Orientalism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting is a copy of a mural inside the Caves of Ajanta. It's an oil painting, and it's quite detailed. The scene is set inside a cave, with a few people and some animals. The colors are mostly earthy tones, with some brighter colors here and there. One interesting thing about this painting is that it's a copy of a much older mural. The original mural is from the 5th or 6th century, and it's a famous example of Indian art. If you want to learn more about Indian art, you could check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.