Girls Spraying Each Other at Holi by Unknown Artist. A group of women in traditional Indian dress celebrate Holi in a garden, spraying colored water and playing drums.

Girls Spraying Each Other at Holi

Unknown Artist

1645 · Medium Not Listed

A vibrant 17th-century Rajasthani miniature painting depicting the joyful celebration of the Holi festival.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with sunbaked color notes — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Entryway
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Terracotta clay, Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

This 17th-century painting from Bikaner, Rajasthan, captures the exuberant spirit of the Holi festival. A lively group of women, adorned in colorful garments and jewelry, are depicted spraying each other with crimson-colored water and playing traditional drums within a lush garden courtyard. The work showcases the fine linework and rich, warm palette characteristic of the Rajput school of miniature painting.

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