1972.80: Amorous Couple on a Terrace, under an Awning

Identification and Creation

Object Number

1972.80

Title

Amorous Couple on a Terrace, under an Awning

Classification

Paintings

Work Type

painting

Date

19th century

Places

Creation Place: South Asia, India, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra

Culture

Indian

Persistent Link

https://hvrd.art/o/213049

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Dimensions

folio: 21.7 x 15.2 cm (8 9/16 x 6 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of John Kenneth Galbraith

Accession Year

1972

Object Number

1972.80

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Contact

am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu

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Descriptions

Description

Set in an enclosed terrace and under a bright orange awning is an amorous couple. The terrace has a large opening to an interior. The red decorative curtain that hangs at the door entrance is rolled up. Carved niches hold gold containers. The terrace itself has a red carpet decorated with flowers. On the floor are trays carrying flasks. A small table holds a tray of flasks and a tray of food. The terrace looks out to trees and a blue sky with clouds. The couple is on a day bed covered in white fabric decorated with flowers. They face each other, while their bodies face away from each other. The female figure is propped on a gold cushion decorated with purple and orange flowers. She wears bracelets, anklets, armlets, necklaces, a nose ring, earrings, and head ornaments. Her toes and fingers are dyed red with henna. The male figure rests back on the same type of cushion. He wears an earring, necklaces, bracelets, armlets, and an orange turban. He has a small beard and mustache. Pahari Style, Kangra School.

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