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Indra and Dantiniki, by Unknown, paint, 1890

Indra and Dantiniki

Unknown

1890

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Indra and Dantiniki 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

The painting depicts a man and woman standing side by side, with the man on the left and the woman on the right. The man is dressed in a purple tunic with red sleeves and pants, and a green turban. He has a mustache and is looking at the woman. The woman is wearing a white dress with gray polka dots and a black border, and her long black hair is down. She is barefoot and has her hand on her chin. The background of the painting is a light beige color, and the overall style is reminiscent of Indian art. The painting appears to be a scene from everyday life, with the man and woman engaged in a quiet moment together. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting depicts Indra approaching Dantiniki, rendered in watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard. Indra is shown wearing a white sari adorned with a silver-embroidered pattern created using tin alloy.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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