Lady on a Terrace
Unknown
key Notes:
Mughal miniature, serene elegance
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Dimensions:
8 3/4 x 5 15/16 in. (22.2 x 15.1 cm)
medium:
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"Lady on a Terrace," created in 1799 by an unknown artist, depicts a woman in a fashionable dress seated on a terrace, suggesting themes of leisure and social status in the late 18th century. The painting's attribution remains uncertain, and it is housed in a private collection, with little documented information about its provenance or the artist's identity.
Description of the work:
"Lady on a Terrace," created in 1799 using ink and opaque watercolor on paper, depicts a woman elegantly dressed in period attire, seated on a terrace that overlooks a serene landscape. The composition is characterized by delicate line work and a harmonious color palette, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow in both the figure and the surrounding environment.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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