Uttaraphalguni
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Uttaraphalguni is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman in a purple sari with white dots, holding a black object with spikes. She has a serious expression and is wearing a head covering, earrings, and bracelets. Her feet are bare. The woman's clothing and jewelry suggest she is from India, and the style of the painting is reminiscent of traditional Indian art. The use of bold colors and simple lines gives the painting a sense of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the movement of Realism.
A watercolor and tin alloy painting on cardboard depicts a woman holding a cresset and a bunch of grass, symbolizing the twelfth lunar mansion, Uttaraphalguni.
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