An ayah in a blue choli carrying a china ewer and basin
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This woman stands barefoot on a patch of grass, holding a silver tray with a blue pitcher and bowl. She wears a white skirt with a red-and-yellow striped cloth draped over her shoulder, a blue blouse with gold trim, and a dark headscarf. Her face is calm, hands steady, and the background is just a simple line where the ground meets the sky. Her outfit looks like everyday work clothes, not fancy. The bright colors pop against the plain background, making her the clear focus. Want to see more like this? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
