Painting
18th century (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Rajasthani ladies lighting fireworks during Diwali. They hold flares in front of an elaborate firework in a tree-like form. Behind the lady on the right are two fenale servants, one of whom holds a purple and gold cushion. The scene takes place on a terrace beyond which is a river, trees and green countryside under a black sky.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Rajasthani ladies lighting fireworks during Diwali, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Rajasthan, 18th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Rajasthani ladies lighting fireworks during Diwali. They hold flares in front of an elaborate firework in a tree-like form. Behind the lady on the right are two fenale servants, one of whom holds a purple and gold cushion. The scene takes place on a terrace beyond which is a river, trees and green countryside under a black sky. |
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| Content description | Rajasthani ladies lighting fireworks during Diwali. They hold flares in front of an elaborate firework in a tree-like form. Behind the lady on the right are two fenale servants, one of whom holds a purple and gold cushion. The scene takes place on a terrace beyond which is a river, trees and green countryside under a black sky. |
| Credit line | Purchased from Arhur Churchill, Esq., 10 Dover Street, W |
| Object history | IM.78-1922 to IM.119-1922 bought from the London dealer Arthur Churchill in 1922 for £126. Purchased from Arhur Churchill, Esq., 10 Dover Street, W. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 1922- 4614 |
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| Accession number | IM.104-1922 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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