Artwork
listening to music at sunset.
listening to music at sunset. is a paint painting by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This painting, titled 'Listening to Music at Sunset,' is an opaque watercolor on paper work depicting a serene scene of four figures in a lush landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a yogini seated under a tree, accompanied by a musician playing a vina and two attendants, one of whom smokes a pipe, suggesting a tranquil gathering.
Technique & Style
The artwork features intricate patterns and colors, characteristic of traditional Indian art, with detailed depictions of clothing and accessories, and a harmonious composition that creates a sense of depth.
Context
The painting's setting, with a foreground pool, distant lotus pond, and red-streaked sunset sky, evokes a peaceful atmosphere, while the figures' traditional Indian attire and accessories ground the scene in a specific cultural context.
Artist & collection
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Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
