a lady holding a blossom
1650
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
a lady holding a blossom is a 1650 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman in a long, flowing dress with a green headscarf. She stands in a dark space, holding a flower near her face. Around her are tiny flowers in bright colors—pinks, oranges, and greens—framing the scene like a border. The background is almost black, making her clothes and the flowers stand out sharply. The flowers around the edges look like they’re painted with care, adding a decorative touch. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The painting depicts a woman in profile facing left, holding a small white blossom to her face with her right hand while her left hand rests across her body. She wears a transparent, full-length peshwaz over golden paijama with red and grey motifs, paired with a grey patka tucked into her waistband, and a green odhani draped over her dark hair. Her adornments include multiple pearl chokers, bracelets, and rings, along with crimson slippers and gemstone-studded earrings, while her features are finely detailed with yellowish flesh tones. The scene is set against a dark background with flowering…
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