Before the Hunt 

"Before the Hunt" is a painting by Edwin Lord Weeks, known for his depictions of Orientalist scenes. The painting captures a moment in time outside of a richly decorated building in India. A group of men dressed in colorful attire stand in conversation as two horses wait patiently in the background. Above, two women stand on a balcony, seemingly watching the scene below. Weeks’s work is characterized by its meticulous detail and vibrant use of color, which immerses the viewer in the bustling atmosphere of the scene.