Lot 299 LADIES SEWING A GREEN GARMENT, AMRITSA, PUNJAB INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
28 by 21 cm.
Catalogue note This delicate 19th-century miniature painting by Bishan Singh (c. 1836–1900), a renowned Sikh artist from Amritsar known for his detailed genre scenes and courtly depictions, portrays three women engaged in the intimate domestic task of sewing. Seated on the floor of a simple interior with arched architecture, one woman in a pink tunic holds the vibrant green fabric, while her companions—one in white with a thoughtful gesture and the other veiled in white—assist with the work. Scissors and a wooden block (likely for measuring or pressing) lie nearby, highlighting the quiet craftsmanship of traditional textile work.Rendered in the refined late Pahari-influenced style with soft colors and meticulous attention to clothing, jewellery, and architectural details, the painting captures everyday life in Punjab with warmth and elegance.