This watercolor painting of a Kathak/Mujra Dancer is inspired by the Indian actress Rekha, who played Umrao Jaan, a courtesan of Lucknow, in the 1981 Bollywood film. The artwork is a tribute to Umrao Jaan and the score of women like her, whose lives were wasted in work against their will. The painting features a beautiful Mujra dancer in a traditional attire, showcasing the Indian culture and heritage. It is a perfect gift item for a sensitive dancer or a dance teacher.
Kathak is a classical dance style with roots in storytelling and devotional themes, whereas Mujra is a more sensual and courtly dance style that evolved from Kathak, incorporating elements like thumri music and poetry, often performed in Mughal courts as entertainment for royalty; essentially, Kathak is the foundational classical dance, and Mujra is a derivative form with a more overtly sensual and courtly focus.
Size 8.25 x 11.25 inches Handmade paper
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Indian Kathak Dancer Watercolor painting
⦁ Please handle artwork with care using clean gloves.
⦁ Artwork is best preserved professionally framed under UV protected, anti-reflective glass using archival mount/mat and hung away from direct light and humid surroundings