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One of two drawings of Muharram scenes

Unknown

1860

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

One of two drawings of Muharram scenes is a 1860 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1860 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in traditional Indian clothing, standing next to a decorated structure. The man is wearing a green tunic, a red sash, and a blue turban. He's holding a long stick with a white object on the end, which looks like it might be smoke or incense. The structure next to him is colorful, with lots of patterns and designs. It has multiple levels and looks like it might be some kind of altar or shrine. The background of the painting is a plain color, which helps the colorful structure and the man stand out. The overall effect is one of vibrancy and energy, with lots of movement and activity in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the Impressionism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

One of two drawings depicting Muharram scenes from 1860 shows a tazia beneath hanging lanterns, accompanied by a figure holding a flywhisk. The work was transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design under reference RP 57/68.

Read the full account in the museum source.