Rajasthani Miniature: Noble Lady Reclining with Attendants in a Palace Pavilion, c. 1900?1920

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Edité par [Anonymous workshop, North India or Deccan], Jaipur or Nathdwara, Rajasthan, India, 1920

A finely executed late Rajasthani miniature depicting a noblewoman reclining on a daybed within a palace pavilion at sunset. Two attendants stand nearby?one holding a hand fan, the other a chalice or perfume vessel. The painting combines Mughal-influenced architecture with vivid post-19th-century coloration, using opaque watercolor and gold on hand-laid paper. The bright vermilion carpet, saffron draperies, and detailed jewelry exemplify the Jaipur-Nathdwara revival style that flourished in the early 20th century. The reverse is blank, confirming it was purpose-made for private or decorative use rather than manuscript illustration. TRANSLATION (SELECTED INSCRIPTIONS) None present ? no inscriptions or numerals visible on either side. CONCLUSION A late Rajasthani court-style revival painting from circa 1900?1920, blending classical zenana imagery with the emerging aesthetic of decorative revivalism. The absence of textual elements, the brilliance of the pigments, and the refinement of form indicate a high- quality workshop production likely from Jaipur or Nathdwara. This piece represents the final flourishing of court miniature painting before modern industrial pigments and tourism shifted the tradition into commercial formats. N° de réf. du vendeur IPM_2025-10-06-166

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Rajasthani Miniature: Noble Lady Reclining ...
Éditeur : [Anonymous workshop, North India or Deccan], Jaipur or Nathdwara, Rajasthan, India
Date d'édition : 1920
Reliure : Pas de couverture
Illustrateur : Unique handmade miniature painting on a repurposed manuscript folio
Etat : Assez bon
Etat de la jaquette : Pas de jaquette