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Prince recevant une dame la nuit

Mughal India, Awadh, Lucknow, circa 1830 Polychrome gouache on paper. Size: 19 x 30 cm Prince receiving a lady at night Mughal India, Awadh, Lucknow, circa 1830 Gouache in polychrome on paper. Size: 19 x 30 cm This delightful painting depicts a nocturnal scene on an outdoor terrace. A prince, seated on a gold carpet, offers his mistress a drink in a delicate gold vessel, accompanied by female musicians and a duenna with a flag in her hand. The intricate patterns of brocade dresses and multiple layers of textiles and carpets create a striking contrast, while the delicately painted, glittering moonlit sky adds to the relaxed atmosphere. Provenance : Former private collection of Indian paintings. A Victoria & Albert Museum typed label on the reverse (circa 1960s) mentions the title, the school of painting, and the fact that this is a painting from a series of Nayikas. Prince entertaining a Lady at night time, with female attendees in waiting. Mughal India, Awad (Lucknow), circa 1830

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Prince recevant une dame la nuit

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