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Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903) was an American Orientalist painter known for vivid depictions of Middle Eastern and Indian scenes. He traveled extensively through Asia, capturing bustling bazaars, architecture, and daily life with remarkable detail and atmospheric light.

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Two Nautch Girls

Two Nautch Girls

Two Nautch Girls depicts two traditional Indian dancers, known as nautch girls, emerging from a palace doorway in northern India, likely Udaipur or Agra. Weeks, an American Orientalist painter, captures the scene with detailed attention to the subjects’ attire and the architectural elements around them, reflecting his keen observation of Indian culture and architecture during his travels. The painting is notable for its vibrant depiction of the nautch girls, who were entertainers, and showcases Weeks’ ability to convey the essence of Indian life and traditions. This piece is a fine example of Weeks’ dedication to Orientalist themes and his skill in rendering intricate details and lively scenes from his extensive travels.

About Artist

Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903) was an American Orientalist painter known for vivid depictions of Middle Eastern and Indian scenes. He traveled extensively through Asia, capturing bustling bazaars, architecture, and daily life with remarkable detail and atmospheric light.

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Two Nautch Girls depicts two traditional Indian dancers, known as nautch girls, emerging from a palace doorway in northern India, likely Udaipur or Agra. Weeks, an American Orientalist painter, captures the scene with detailed attention to the subjects’ attire and the architectural elements around them, reflecting his keen observation of Indian culture and architecture during his travels. The painting is notable for its vibrant depiction of the nautch girls, who were entertainers, and showcases Weeks’ ability to convey the essence of Indian life and traditions. This piece is a fine example of Weeks’ dedication to Orientalist themes and his skill in rendering intricate details and lively scenes from his extensive travels.

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