Artwork
Princess smoking a hookah
Princess smoking a hookah is an unspecified painting by the Pahari Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1760 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This painting depicts a woman relaxing with a hookah, showcasing the artist's attention to detail and skill with intricate elements.
- Accession no.
- 2018.106
- Credit line
- Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts a woman relaxing with a hookah, showcasing the artist's attention to detail and skill with intricate elements.
Subject & Meaning
The scene portrays a leisurely moment, with the woman reclining against a bolster, smoking a hookah adorned with gold and porcelain, and wearing ornate jewelry.
Technique & Style
The artist demonstrates technical proficiency through the rendering of fabric folds, the curls of smoke, and the way light reflects off the jewels, highlighting a high level of craftsmanship.
History & Provenance
The painting was likely created as a gift for a ruler in one of the Pahari kingdoms, suggesting a connection to the royal patronage of the arts in northern India.
Artist & collection
