A woman drying her hair

anonymous, 1790 - 1810

A woman stands on a low stool and wrings out her hair after a bath. A peacock on the terrace stretches its neck to catch the drops of water. The peacock is a symbolic representation of the lover and refers to a number of sayings. Long and thick hair was considered an important characteristic of beauty, and loose hair had erotic connotations.

  • Artwork typedrawing, Indian miniature
  • Object numberRP-T-1996-51
  • Dimensionsheight 236 mm x width 189 mm
  • Physical characteristicspenseel in bruin en gouache in kleuren

Identification

  • Title(s)

    A woman drying her hair

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-1996-51

  • Description

    De pauw vangt waterdruppels op uit het haar van de vrouw.

Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): anonymous, Kishangar

  • Dating

    1790 - 1810

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    penseel in bruin en gouache in kleuren

  • Dimensions

    height 236 mm x width 189 mm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of S.K. Chirimar, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    gift 1996

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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