One of two portraits.
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
One of two portraits. is a 1860 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a South Indian dancing-girl holding a flower. She's dressed in traditional clothing and has a gentle expression. The use of gold leaf adds a touch of luxury to the portrait. The delicate details in this portrait are a testament to the skill of the artist, and to learn more about the methods used to create such intricate designs, look up the technique of sfumato.
A head-and-shoulders portrait depicts a South Indian dancing girl holding a flower; it was painted on glass around 1860 by a local Tanjore artist using gouache and gold leaf.
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