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Copy of Painting inside the Caves of Ajanta (cave 21)

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 21) 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 one found in the Caves of Ajanta, specifically cave 21. It's an oil painting from 1878, now housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Looking closely, you can see the artist's attempt to replicate the intricate details and colors of the original cave painting. The use of oil paint gives the piece a rich, vibrant quality.