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1950s Mughal Painted Cloth with Courtesan Couple in Floral Garden, India.

$2,599.23
£1,920.37
€2,673VAT Included
CA$3,616.17
A$3,627.17
CHF 2,103.96
MX$44,276.51
NOK 24,369.82
SEK 24,940.87
DKK 16,773.84

About the Item

Hand-painted Mughal-style textile from India. The composition depicts a richly attired court couple conversing in a refined floral garden. The delicate use of color, the precision of the drawing, and the meticulous ornamentation of the costumes and jewelry are characteristic of Mughal painting. The decorative frame with floral motifs enhances the central scene and provides visual balance. Painted on fabric, this work combines decorative and narrative functions, reflecting courtly life and the aesthetic tastes of the Indian elite. An ideal piece for collectors of Oriental art, historical paintings, or antique artistic textiles.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Marbella, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3044348686162

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