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Two Manipuri dancing-girls standing together holding hands., by Unknown, paint, 1900

Two Manipuri dancing-girls standing together holding hands.

Unknown

1900

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Two Manipuri dancing-girls standing together holding hands. is a 1900 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1900
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

Two women stand side by side, holding hands. They wear long, flowing dresses with bright colors—red, green, and gold—and their heads are covered with veils. The background is plain and dark, making their clothes stand out even more. Their outfits are covered in tiny beads and embroidery, especially around the edges. The dresses look like they’re made for dancing, with layers of fabric and intricate patterns. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting depicts two Manipuri dancing-girls positioned side by side, their hands clasped together.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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