A group of seven female musicians seated under a canopy
1865
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1865
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A group of seven female musicians seated under a canopy is a 1865 paint by Shiva Lal, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Seven women sit in a row under a red-and-white striped canopy. They’re dressed in bright colors—reds, blues, whites—and wear heavy gold jewelry. Each holds a musical instrument: drums, stringed lutes, or small hand cymbals. The room around them is simple, with wooden pillars and a patterned floor. A few everyday objects sit on the ground: a bottle, a basket, and a small vase. Notice how the artist used soft colors and gentle brushstrokes to show light and shadow. The women look relaxed, like they’re playing together in a quiet moment. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.
A group of seven female musicians, their heads covered, is depicted seated beneath a canopy, with a cupboard on either side and a few objects placed on the floor before them. The scene includes a blue and white striped floor covering in the foreground.
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A Mewari painter active in the mid-1800s, Shiva Lal made precise, lively records of daily life and workshops.
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