Explore the recent acquisition of a rich and unusual collection of Indian paintings and manuscript pages.
A raja and lady sit embracing within a chamber, attended by maids. They gaze enraptured at their joint reflection in a mirror which the lady holds. This subject is borrowed from the conventions of Rajasthani court painting but is here dramatically simplified. Strong primary colours are used, and the palace setting is depicted with great economy. Three naïve stylised trees burst out with yellow blossoms above.
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Objects from past exhibitions may have now returned to our stores or a lender. Click into an individual object record to confirm whether or not an object is currently on display. Our object location data is usually updated on a monthly basis, so please contact the Jameel Study Centre if you are planning to visit the museum to see a particular Eastern Art object.
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