Not on display

Laila and Majnun

Painting
mid 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, Laila and Majnun playing the board game chaupar.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleLaila and Majnun (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted in opaque watercolour on paper
Brief description
Painting, Laila and Majnun, opaque watercolour on paper, Rajasthan, mid 19th century
Physical description
Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, Laila and Majnun playing the board game chaupar.
Content description
Laila and Majnun playing the board game chaupar.
Style
Object history
Transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design.

RP 51/2237
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
D.392-1889

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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