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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1952.97
Title
Group of Female Musicians and Dancers
Classification
Paintings
Work Type
painting
Date
18th century
Places
Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan
Culture
Indian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/216604

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, John Witt Randall Fund
Accession Year
1952
Object Number
1952.97
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
A group of nine female dancers and musicians perform beneath a red canopy, decorated with gold leaves. Two dancers lead the group. The musical instruments include a manjira, a type of clash cymbal, or a mrdangam, a type of drum. All of the figures wear red and gold dresses and elaborate jewelry, consisting of long necklaces, nose rings, earrings, and head ornaments. Their fingers and the bottoms of their feet are stained with henna. They stand on a yellow carpet decorated with large lotus blossoms.

Exhibition History

  • The Music Room, Harvard University Art Museums, Cambridge, 09/22/1984 - 11/11/1984

Verification Level

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