Untitled
1687
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1687
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1687 paint by Nathu, a Barbizon school work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a woman standing on a grassy hill, facing left. She is dressed in a long skirt and a green shawl, and holds a fan in her right hand. The background of the painting is a bright yellow, with a purple and orange sky at the top. The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it may be from the 17th century. The use of bright colors and the depiction of a single figure in a landscape are also characteristic of paintings from this time period. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Nathu, an artist known for his contributions to the Baroque movement.
The painting, created in 1687 by Nathu, depicts a Vaishnavite yogini or female ascetic in opaque watercolour on paper. She is dressed in a shell-pink robe adorned with gold leaf patterns and a green cloak, holding a peacock feather fan in her right hand and a conch shell in her left. Her hair is tied in a top-knot decorated with pearls, and a red tika marks her forehead. The background transitions from saffron yellow to white, mauve, and orange, featuring flights of birds, while she stands on a dark green hillock against a lighter green ground.
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