Copy of painting in the caves of Ajanta (cave 17)
1882
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1882
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
John Griffiths painted an oil copy of an ancient cave painting from Ajanta. The original was done by unknown Indian artists 2,000 years ago. This one shows a standing figure with a simple halo and draped robes. Griffiths tried to match the faded colors and worn lines of the original. He worked before photography could capture details well. Most of his copies are now lost. Want to see the real thing? Look up the Ajanta Caves online.
