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Dancers

Tilly Kettle18th Century

National Gallery of Modern Art

National Gallery of Modern Art
New Delhi, India

Tilly Kettle was one of the best portraitists of the time. He landed at Madras (now Chennai) in 1769. Not only did he paint portraits but he also painted lively representations of what appeared to him as exotic scenes of Indian life. This glowing yet mysterious 18th century night scene of dancers before a temple shows Kettle depicting the soft drapes, the gleaming ornaments, the dramatic lighting and the rhythmic movements very effectively.

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  • Title: Dancers
  • Creator: Tilly Kettle
  • Creator Lifespan: 1740/1786
  • Creator Nationality: British
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Date Created: 18th Century
  • Physical Dimensions: w1320 x h1613 cm (Without frame)
  • Type: Oil on canvas
  • Rights: National Gallery of Modern Art, National Gallery of Modern Art
National Gallery of Modern Art

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