Purvaphalguni
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Purvaphalguni is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman in a bright red dress with white dots, standing sideways. Her arms are outstretched, holding something red in each hand. She wears a yellow headpiece and gold armbands, with a dark blue sash over her shoulder. The background is plain, letting the colors pop. The woman’s pose and bold colors stand out, making her look like she’s in motion. The red and yellow contrast sharply against the simple background. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The artwork is a watercolour and tin alloy painting on cardboard created in 1890, depicting a female figure with four arms holding a cup, symbolizing Purvaphalguni, the eleventh lunar mansion.
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