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Ladies Celebrating Diwali, c. 1760. Creator: Unknown
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Ladies Celebrating Diwali, c. 1760. Creator: Unknown
Ladies Celebrating Diwali, c. 1760. Lined along the eaves, the top of the marble lattice railing, and the rims of the boats on the river are candles and butter lamps lit in celebration of a New Year festival. A noble lady on a golden armchair lights sparklers with her friends. She and the woman before her hold two unlit sparklers for continued revelry. Three unseen figures set off sparklers in the lower right. In the boats and on the far shore men set off sparklers under the light of a magnificent firework display under the full moon. The style of this painting is typical of Mughal painting from the mid-1700s, when scenes of domestic life among women of the court were a favorite subject for the imperial artists. By 1760, imperial artists were also working for ministers and governors who took them to their home provinces, such as Lucknow, about 300 miles east of the Mughal capital at Delhi
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Ladies Celebrating Diwali, c. 1760" captures a vibrant scene of joy and festivity during the New Year festival in northern India. Illuminating the night, candles and butter lamps line the eaves, marble lattice railing, and boat rims along the river. In this exquisite painting by an unknown artist from the mid-1700s Mughal era, we witness noble women immersed in revelry. A distinguished lady seated on a golden armchair ignites sparklers while surrounded by her friends. Holding unlit sparklers in anticipation of continued merriment, they embody the spirit of celebration. Unseen figures join in from below as they light their own sparklers with enthusiasm. On boats and across the distant shore, men set off sparklers beneath a magnificent firework display that illuminates the full moon-lit sky. This grand spectacle showcases both artistic prowess and cultural significance. The style of this painting reflects Mughal art's fascination with depicting domestic scenes among courtly women during this period. As imperial artists expanded their reach beyond Delhi to places like Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh province, their work found favor not only with royalty but also ministers and governors. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art today, this stunning artwork offers us a glimpse into centuries-old traditions that continue to inspire awe and wonder even today.
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