| Code | MICA53 |
| Artist Name | Unknown Mica Artist |
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| Medium: | Gouache on Mica |
| Size: | 5x4 Inch |
| Location: | Delhi |
This captivating mica miniature painting depicts a traditional cook preparing a meal over an open flame. Draped in a white dhoti with pink borders and a matching headwrap, the figure is shown stirring a pot on a mud stove while cooked food and utensils are neatly arranged beside him. The entire scene evokes the warmth and rhythm of daily life in 19th-century India.
Executed in gouache on mica, this work is part of a genre of miniature painting that flourished during colonial times. Mica’s natural transparency and sheen bring a glowing, lifelike quality to the composition. These paintings were popular souvenirs for British patrons who sought to document local professions and cultural practices.
A wonderful example of artistic storytelling, this piece celebrates the essential and humble act of cooking as a cultural ritual and profession.
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This artwork is accompanied by an Authenticity Certificate.
