Old World Portraits
A Woman of the Court at Faizabad
Tilly Kettle
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a courtly figure in Faizabad, rendered with exquisite detail in jewelry and textiles.
Dancers
Tilly Kettle
1750 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century scene of Indian dancers and observers captured with warm, atmospheric light.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in walnut and cognac tones — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay
About the piece
This evocative 18th-century painting by Tilly Kettle depicts a group of Indian dancers performing before an attentive audience. Kettle, recognized as the first British portrait painter to establish a career in India, masterfully renders the textures of the white muslin drapery and the graceful gestures of the central performers against a backdrop of classical columns and a soft, hazy sky.
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