Galaxy of Musicians
The artist
Raja Ravi Varma, one of India's most beloved painters, known for warm, lifelike pictures.
What you see
A group of Indian women stand together, each playing a different musical instrument.
The story
Painted in 1889, it brings together women from many parts of India, each in her own beautiful dress.
The style
Ravi Varma mixed Indian subjects with a realistic European painting style, making the women look truly alive.
Look closer
Look closely and you can spot flutes, drums, string instruments, and even a small pair of cymbals.
Where to see it
The painting is kept in a royal palace collection in Mysore, in southern India.
Fun fact
The painting is like a friendly band, showing that music brings people from everywhere together.