Wedding Procession with Bridal Couple Riding in a Doli
Entry/Object ID
1998.09.05
Description
The central portion of the artwork features two figures seated inside a palanquin, facing one another. They are adorned with traditional attire and jewelry. Surrounding them are several other figures, each engaged in different activities. Two figures at the bottom carry the palanquin, while others stand holding items such as a parasol or fan. The background is filled with stylized floral and leaf motifs, and the overall composition is framed by intricate borders.
Type of Painting
Watercolor
Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Watercolor, ink
Subject Place
Country
India
Acquisition
Accession
1998.09
Source or Donor
Derek Davenport
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Derek Davenport
Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
Madhubani
Country
India
Notes
Traditionally produced by women, Madhubani/Mithila paintings are identifiable by bright colors, geometric patterning, and two-dimensionality.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Attribution, Note
Location
Back Upper Left Corner
Transcription
THE WEDDING PROCESSION
BRIDAL COUPLE RIDING IN DOLI
Language
English
Material/Technique
Pen
Type
Note
Location
Back Bottom Right Corner
Transcription
1998.09.05 DAD
Language
English
Material/Technique
Pencil
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Painting
Nomenclature Class
Art
Nomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
Dimensions
Height
22 in
Width
29-7/8 in
Provenance
Notes
Derek Davenport (1927-2017), West Lafayette, Indiana; donated to the Purdue University Galleries in 1998
