A Perfumer’s Shop, Bombay by Edwin Lord Weeks

A Perfumer’s Shop, Bombay 

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gouache

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figurative

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acrylic

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charcoal drawing

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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underpainting

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painterly

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painting painterly

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watercolor

Edwin Lord Weeks was an American painter best known for his depictions of life in the Middle East and Asia. "A Perfumer’s Shop, Bombay" is a captivating glimpse into the bustling streets of 19th-century India. Weeks's meticulous attention to detail captures the vibrant colors and textures of the marketplace, showcasing the intricate designs of the wares being sold, and the colorful clothing worn by the figures. The scene is brimming with life as a customer, a woman with a tambourine, bargains with the shop owner while two men watch the transaction nearby, a testament to the dynamic nature of this bustling marketplace.

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