Hindu Merchants by Edwin Lord Weeks
Description: "Hindu Merchants" by Edwin Lord Weeks is a captivating depiction of a bustling market scene in colonial India. Painted in the late 19th century, the artwork features a group of merchants dressed in traditional Indian attire, gathered around their wares in an open-air marketplace. Weeks captures the vibrant atmosphere of the bazaar, filled with rich colors, intricate textiles, and exotic goods. His attention to detail in the architecture and the variety of figures reflects his fascination with the culture and daily life of India, as well as his commitment to accurately portraying the diverse scenes he encountered during his travels.
Edwin Lord Weeks, an American painter born in 1849, was a prominent Orientalist artist known for his detailed and atmospheric depictions of the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. "Hindu Merchants" exemplifies his fascination with the customs and landscapes of foreign lands, highlighting his skill in capturing the vivid details and dynamic life of the places he visited.
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Location and Date Created: India, late 19th century.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Hindu Merchants.
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Subject/Topic: A scene of Hindu merchants in a marketplace, capturing the vibrant life and cultural richness of colonial India.
