Artwork
The Morning Toilette
The Morning Toilette is an unspecified painting by the Pahari Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2018.115
- Credit line
- Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund
About this work
Overview
The Morning Toilette is a painting depicting a woman's morning routine, surrounded by attendants.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a woman, partially undressed, standing on a stool as she adjusts her earrings, while servants assist with her grooming and hold a mirror for her to admire herself.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by the use of bright colors and soft lines, reflecting the artistic style of the Pahari kingdoms in the Himalayas, which favored naturalistic depictions of daily life.
Context
The artwork originates from a Pahari kingdom in northern India, where artists diverged from the formal portraiture prevalent in European art at the time.
Artist & collection
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