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Mughal Miniature, Royal Portraits, Court Scene browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Indian Subcontinent:India: Pre 1837 VR: item # 380368 Please refer to our stock # 61-45 when inquiring.
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| Life in the 18th century palace of the Maharajah and Maharani of Delhi is depicted in this miniature that shows a strong Mughal influence blended with other Indian schools, primarily Rajput. The mixture of the Mughal style with various schools of painting that evolved regionally has produced some of the most compelling Indian miniatures. This early 19th century work is headed with portraits of the royal couple and Urdu calligraphy. Liberal touches of gold, a legacy from Persia, add richness to the soft stone colors throughout the border and portrait sections as well as in the finely rendered palace scene. The open, curved lines of foliage and flowers in the border nicely frame the intense detailing in palace tiles, silk robes and cushions and the palace grounds beyond. This is a miniature that perfectly evokes the sumptuous surroundings of the regional Indian rulers and their courts. It is painted on an Urdu manuscript leaf with calligraphy on the back. The piece is in very good condition throughout the painted area. There is a small tear that has been mended in the upper left corner of the paper and a few small holes in the border. The painted border is 2-1/2" (6 cm) wide on the right side, 1" (2-1/2 cm) wide on the left side. Dimensions of the overall painted area: height 11" (28 cm), width 7-1/2" (19 cm). Dimensions of the full piece: height 11-3/4" (30 cm), width 8-1/2" (22 cm). | |||||||||||||
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