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A European Couple

c. 1610–27

attributed to Ali Riza, the "Bodleian Painter"

(Indian)
Culture
India, Bijapur, Deccan
Medium
Gum tempera and gold on paper
Credit Line
Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection 2013.285
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This painting of a European couple seems to be based on close observation and a desire to record the appearance of foreigners. The artist has accurately depicted the 17th-century European clothing in great detail, particularly in the collar ruffs, linen cuffs, and ornate jewelry worn by both figures.
A vertically oriented gum tempera and gold painting depicts two figures on tan ground against a pale sky. On the left, a man wears a blue hat, green tunic, and orange breeches. On the right, a woman in a white dress with a ruffled collar and red cape holds a vessel. A plant grows at their feet, and two birds fly overhead. A wide, speckled dark-blue border frames the entire composition.

A European Couple

c. 1610–27

Ali Riza, the "Bodleian Painter"

(Indian)
India, Bijapur, Deccan

See Also

  • Collection
    Indian
  • Department
    Indian and Southeast Asian Art
  • Type of artwork
    Painting
  • Medium
    Tempera
  • Credit line
    Gift In Honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by Exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection

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