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Dhola and Maru, by Unknown, paint, 1890

Dhola and Maru

Unknown

1890

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Dhola and Maru is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows two people riding a camel across a grassy field. The man wears a red turban, white clothes, and holds a stick. The woman beside him has a blue dress with gold trim and a green veil. The camel’s saddle is decorated with red and gold patterns, and the background has trees and a distant hill. The bright colors and simple shapes make the scene feel lively. The camel’s long legs and curved tail add movement to the picture. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting depicts Dhola and Maru riding a camel, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper from 1890. Maru is shown wearing a blue skirt with gold embroidery and a green choli, while Dhola wears white robes and an ornate red turban.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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