A Hindoo Female of the Deccan and Concane
1805
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1805
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a woman standing on a hill, looking down. She is wearing a long, dark dress and a headscarf. In the background, there are palm trees and mountains. The sky is light-colored. The woman is barefoot and has her right hand up to her head. There is a body of water in the distance, with a boat on it. The overall atmosphere of the painting is calm and peaceful. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.