In the Old Palace, Kandy, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) 1880

"In the Old Palace, Kandy, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)" is an oil painting created by Marianne North in 1880. Known for her botanical paintings, North captured the beauty of the natural world, as well as the interior spaces where people interacted with it. The painting depicts an interior scene with two women engaged in domestic tasks. The walls are painted in a soft blue, and the room is adorned with sculptures, emphasizing the architectural character of the palace. The painting is a testament to North's talent for capturing both the detail and the atmosphere of her subjects, a defining feature of her artistic career.