Harvard Art Museums > 1972.80: Amorous Couple on a Terrace, under an Awning Paintings Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Amorous Couple on a Terrace, under an Awning (Unknown Artist) , 1972.80,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Apr 19, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/213049. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1972.80 People Unknown Artist Title Amorous Couple on a Terrace, under an Awning Classification Paintings Work Type painting Date 19th century Places Creation Place: South Asia, India, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra Culture Indian Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/213049 Physical Descriptions Medium Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Pahari Style, Kangra School Dimensions folio: 21.7 x 15.2 cm (8 9/16 x 6 in.) Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of John Kenneth Galbraith Accession Year 1972 Object Number 1972.80 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description Set in an enclosed terrace and under a bright orange awning is an amorous couple. The terrace has a large opening to an interior. The red decorative curtain that hangs at the door entrance is rolled up. Carved niches hold gold containers. The terrace itself has a red carpet decorated with flowers. On the floor are trays carrying flasks. A small table holds a tray of flasks and a tray of food. The terrace looks out to trees and a blue sky with clouds. The couple is on a day bed covered in white fabric decorated with flowers. They face each other, while their bodies face away from each other. The female figure is propped on a gold cushion decorated with purple and orange flowers. She wears bracelets, anklets, armlets, necklaces, a nose ring, earrings, and head ornaments. Her toes and fingers are dyed red with henna. The male figure rests back on the same type of cushion. He wears an earring, necklaces, bracelets, armlets, and an orange turban. He has a small beard and mustache. Pahari Style, Kangra School. Verification Level This record has been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
