Women at a Banquet 1400 BC
ninadegarisdavies
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toned paper
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abstract painting
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water colours
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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ink
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egypt
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underpainting
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men
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painting painterly
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Women at a Banquet" is a facsimile of an ancient Egyptian tomb painting from 1400 BC. The artwork, created by Nina de Garis Davies, depicts four women seated, with one offering a fruit to another. Their attire, adorned with elaborate jewelry, is typical of the ancient Egyptian elite. The painting, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the social rituals and cultural practices of ancient Egypt, revealing the importance of feasts and offerings in their society.
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