Palampore
ca. 1750-1780 (made)
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The central motif of this hanging, of a female figure adjusting her hair-pin while looking in a mirror, is taken from Chinese painting or prints of the 18th century, such as those showing the Twelve Beauties or concubines. The rest of the design is typical of Indian motifs for the western market, although the craggy mounds from which the trees spring are inhabited by unusually lively animals.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Painted and dyed cotton chintz |
| Brief description | Half of a palampore of painted and dyed cotton chintz, Coromandel Coast, ca. 1750-1780 |
| Physical description | Half of a palampore (wall-cover or bed-hanging) of painted and dyed cotton chintz. In the centre of one side is a Chinese lady seated on a stool arranging her hair. The main field is taken up with a sinuous flowering tree. Three pyramidal mounds are at the base of the field, with a peacock perched on one of them. |
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| Credit line | Given by G. P. Baker |
| Object history | Given by G.P.Baker |
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| Summary | The central motif of this hanging, of a female figure adjusting her hair-pin while looking in a mirror, is taken from Chinese painting or prints of the 18th century, such as those showing the Twelve Beauties or concubines. The rest of the design is typical of Indian motifs for the western market, although the craggy mounds from which the trees spring are inhabited by unusually lively animals. |
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| Accession number | IS.152-1950 |
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| Record created | February 22, 2006 |
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