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A Raja and lady gaze at a mirrorfront

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A Raja and lady gaze at a mirror

  • Description

    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.

  • Details

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    Associated place
    Asia › India › west India › Rajasthan (place of creation)
    Date
    18th century (1701 - 1800)
    Material and technique
    gouache on paper
    Dimensions
    15 x 20.3 cm max. (height x width)
    Material index
    processed material › paper
    Technique index
    covered › coated › painted,
    marked › painted,
    decorated › painted,
    painted
    Object type index
    visual representation › painting
    No. of items
    1
    Credit line
    Presented by the Simon Digby Memorial Charity, 2012.
    Accession no.
    EA2012.226

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Location

    • currently in research collection

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