Musician Playing the Tanpura, late 18th century, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, 5 9/16 × 3 3/8 in. (14.2 × 8.5 cm), The elaborate jewelry and elegant clothing identify this solitary woman as a member of the court. She holds a tanpura, a long-necked string instrument that originated in India and is used for various genres of Indian music. She is not playing the instrument; she may have paused or perhaps is waiting for a friend or lover. , India, Indian, Islamic, Mughal dynasty (1526–1857), Paintings
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Musician Playing the Tanpura, late 18th century, Opaque watercolor, gold, paper, elaborate jewelry, elegant clothing identify, solitary woman, member, the court., holds, tanpura, long-necked string instrument, originated, India, various genres, Indian music., playing, instrument, paused, perhaps, waiting, friend, lover., India, Indian, Islamic, Mughal dynasty , 1526–1857, Paintings
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