A Muslim wedding
1795
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1795
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A Muslim wedding is a 1795 paint by Unknown, a Orientalism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a big outdoor celebration with hundreds of people. On the right, a decorated carriage with a yellow flag rolls through the crowd. Men and women walk in groups, some carrying torches or banners, while others ride elephants or horses. The background has hills, a few buildings, and more people in the distance. The crowd looks lively, with bright colors standing out against the muted sky. A small group near the center holds a tall, decorated pole—maybe part of the wedding ritual. If you like this scene, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see it in person.
A watercolor painting from 1795 depicts a Muslim wedding procession at night, showing the bridegroom traveling to the bride's house. The scene includes a gateway on the left side and elephants on the right side of the procession. The artwork is part of a volume titled *Views in India*, which contains 49 watercolor paintings. The volume was purchased from Mr. T. Toon in 1887 for £50, as recorded in museum acquisition documents.
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