Parsi Lady
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Manchershaw Pithawala's Parsi Lady into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The captivating Parsi Lady by Manchershaw Pithawala (1872–1937) is a luminous example of early 20th-century Indian portraiture, blending Western academic realism with subtle Orientalist grace. Painted during the British Raj, it depicts a refined Parsi woman in traditional attire, her serene gaze and dignified posture exuding quiet elegance. Pithawala, a Bombay-based artist trained at the Sir JJ School of Art, masterfully renders delicate fabrics and jewelry in soft, muted tones, while the warm chiaroscuro background hints at Rembrandtesque influence. As one of the few Parsi artists documenting his community’s elite during India’s colonial era, this work holds historical significance—bridging European techniques with indigenous subject matter, predating the modernist upheavals of the Bombay Progressive Artists' Group. The painting’s restrained opulence and cultural specificity make it a poignant artifact of Parsi-Zoroastrian identity in transition.
For interiors, Parsi Lady would harmonize beautifully in a study, luxe lounge, or corporate lobby with vintage-inspired decor. Its earthy ochres and cream palette complement warm woods, brass accents, or artisanal textiles like kilims or block-printed linens. Hang it against deep teal or burnt sienna walls to accentuate its muted gold tones, ideally in diffused natural light to honor its delicate details. A medium-to-large frame (24x36 inches or similar) ensures presence without overwhelming; pair it with carved wooden furniture or a streamlined mid-century console for cross-era dialogue. In offices, it lends gravitas to executive spaces when flanked by archival books or minimalist sculpture, balancing heritage and modernity—an ode to cultured sophistication.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
