Artwork

Ladies Shooting from a Pavilion

Ladies Shooting from a Pavilion, by Unknown, 1830
Ladies Shooting from a Pavilion, by Unknown, 1830

Ladies Shooting from a Pavilion is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Ladies Shooting from a Pavilion is a drawing depicting a serene scene of two women shooting bows and arrows.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows two women in bright saris on a balcony, aiming at birds in the sky, capturing a quiet moment in time.

Technique & Style

Characteristic of the Kota school, the drawing features flat, bold colors and minimal shading, with the women's calm faces and precise poses indicating a level of formality.

Context

Originating from Kota, a small Rajasthani kingdom, the work reflects the local artistic tradition of depicting royal life.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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