Untitled - 01

This is a reverse glass painting from western India, made by a Chinese artist.
The fineness of the drawing and the soft palette dominated by blues, whites and reds reflect Chinese influence. The background shows trees and in the foreground, the figures stand on a patch of grass, suggestive of a garden.
The details of the costumes are carefully drawn with particular attention given to the intricate jewellery. The man delicately holds the woman’s hand as they look into each other’s eyes. The subtle eroticism and the elegant attire could be indicative of the artist’s desire to portray an ideal couple, considered not only aesthetically pleasing, but also auspicious.