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ArtistColor tinted photo of a gathering of Officials of the Raj and upper class Hindus in colorful native clothing at a reception at the governors mansion in New Delhi, 1920.
A detailed painting captures a gathering of elegantly dressed individuals on a grand, arcaded veranda. In the foreground, spanning the left half of the frame, a tall Western man in a black tuxedo and long coattails holds an amber drink. To his right, an Indian man in a deep red and gold embroidered suit and a cream turban with a feather plume, also with an amber drink, gazes directly at the viewer. He has a prominent mustache and serious expression.
Behind these two figures, another Western man in a similar black tuxedo stands beside an Indian man in a red and gold patterned robe and an orange turban, both holding drinks. Further back, a group of Western men in tuxedos mingle with Indian men in various traditional attire, including turbans.
On the far right, two Indian women are seated, dressed in vibrant saris and adorned with ornate jewelry. One woman, in a blue sari, holds an amber drink and looks towards the viewer with a slight smile. The other, in a rust-colored sari with an olive green blouse, holds a similar drink and also makes eye contact.
The veranda itself is a masterpiece of architectural detail, with ornate, arched columns and carved stone features. Large potted plants with broad green
