Merrymaking
Description
This looks like a depiction of an aristocratic couple enjoying pleasure time with each other. They are attended by male and female attendants. There are examples of such partially painted paintings or line drawings by the artists of Patiyala and Kapurthala during the 19th century. Artists were getting exposed to European art and were influenced by the watercolor technique of western art.
Karl and Meherbai Khandalavala Collection.
Collection
Indian Paintings
Object Type
Painting
Material
Pencil and charcoal ??
Schools/Culture/Period
Kapurthala, Punjab?
Technique
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Date
Mid-19th Century CE
Location
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Dimension
17.6 x 15.5 cms.