[Courtesans playing sitar] [art original]

Title

[Courtesans playing sitar] [art original]

Format

Image

Published

[18--]

Description

2 art originals : paint, gold and silver foil on glass ; 44 x 59 cm.

Notes

Title supplied by cataloger.
Size when framed: 49 x 64 cm.
Place of origin: [Southern India]

Summary

Set of 2 paintings, each depicting a semi-nude courtesan reclining on a low couch and playing a sitar. A single white column and short drapes appears behind each figure. Pale blue background; red and gold metallic foil drapes and couch. Wood frame, painted gold.

Kinsey subjects

Painting--Southern India.
Art--Southern India--19th century.
Musicians--Female.