Bidspirit auction | Reverse painting depicting a couple

Reverse painting depicting a couple - Reverse painting depicting a couple South India, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, 20th century Curious colonial-style painting depicting a couple on a European-made armchair. The probable divine nature of the portrayed couple is symbolised by the wings and attributes on their headdresses, particularly the peacock feather on that of the woman. The man wears a Western uniform instead. Provenance: Private collection Tuscany. 69 X 54 cm inc. cornice