Emperor Aurangzeb
Painting
late 18th century (made)
late 18th century (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, portrait of emperor Aurangzeb, seated on a masrad, with two ladies of the zanana (women's quarters) in attendance, a terrace scene overlooking trees, stream and rocky landscape.
Object details
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| Title | Emperor Aurangzeb (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, emperor Aurangzeb, in opaque watercolour on paper, Mughal, late 18th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, portrait of emperor Aurangzeb, seated on a masrad, with two ladies of the zanana (women's quarters) in attendance, a terrace scene overlooking trees, stream and rocky landscape. |
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| Content description | Emperor Aurangzeb, seated on a masrad, with two ladies in attendance, a terrace scene overlooking trees, stream and rocky landscape. |
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| Credit line | Purchased from Messrs luzac & Co., 46 Great Russell Street |
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| Accession number | IM.291-1913 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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