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A Noble Being Entertained by a Female Musician, c1700. Creator: Unknown
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A Noble Being Entertained by a Female Musician, c1700. Creator: Unknown
A Noble Being Entertained by a Female Musician, c1700
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1700s Basohli Himachal Pradesh Hookah Huqqa Huqqa Pipe Jama Large Nargilah Nobility Nobleman Opaque Watercolor And Gold On Paper Pipe Punjab Sari Sitar Sitar Player Small Smoker South East Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asian Stringed Instrument Tobacco Pipe Turban Turbans Water Pipe Aristocrat Head Dress Hindoostan Posture Watercolour On Paper
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an exquisite 18th century artwork from an unknown artist, transports us to the opulent world of the aristocracy in Asia. The scene unfolds in a serene setting, with a nobleman, dressed in rich, vibrant clothing, reclining on a large, ornate cushion. He dons a grand coat adorned with intricate gold embroidery, his head covered by a magnificent headdress. His posture is relaxed, as he leans forward to listen intently to the melodic strains of a sitar, a stringed instrument popular in the Indian subcontinent. Beside him, a graceful woman in a flowing sari, her arms adorned with bangles, kneels before him, her eyes fixed on his face as she plays the instrument. She wears an elegant headdress, her hair cascading down her back. In her other hand, she holds a hookah or huqqa pipe, filled with tobacco, which the nobleman reaches out to take a puff from. The atmosphere is one of leisure and enjoyment, a testament to the refined tastes and pleasures of the aristocracy. The artwork, an opaque watercolor and gold on paper, is a stunning example of the rich artistic heritage of South East Asia during the 1700s. The large-scale painting, which measures over a meter in height, is a captivating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of the nobility and their love for music and entertainment. This masterpiece is now part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's collection, a testament to its historical and artistic significance.
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