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Maharaja Abhai Singh of Marwar (reigned 1724–49), Equestrian, Watching Girls Swinging at the Teej Festival
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The festival of Teej is celebrated primarily by women in northern India and Nepal. The women sing and dance to welcome the monsoon season and observe fasts for the long life of their husbands. In the painting, two women can be seen playfully swinging on a tree branch while a group of women cheer for them.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, court of Abhai Singh (reigned 1702–49) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1740 |
| Culture / Origin | Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar region, Rajput kingdom of Jodhpur, court of Abhai Singh (reigned 1702–49) |
| Medium | gum tempera and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting: 29.9 x 19.4 cm (11 3/4 x 7 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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