Artwork
Northern Indian marriage procession
Northern Indian marriage procession is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts a vibrant nighttime marriage procession in Northern India, featuring a bridegroom on horseback and a retinue of attendants, musicians, and dancers.
Subject & Meaning
The scene is part of a larger volume illustrating various aspects of Indian life, including castes, occupations, and processions. It captures a moment of celebration and ritual, highlighting the cultural significance of marriage ceremonies.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by its vivid colors, intricate details, and dynamic composition, conveying a sense of energy and movement. The artist has packed the frame with numerous figures, objects, and architectural elements, creating a richly textured scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is one of thirty folios in a volume acquired from Mr. G. Goolden, who inherited it from his cousin Richard Goolden.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
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
