Painting
first half 18th century (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, ladies on a terrace by a lotus pond; a palace-terrace with a princess entertaining a female visitor of high rank, attended by ladies; the group consists of nine figures. Behind them is a lotus tank and two pavilions of the palace between which is seen trees, a river, and undulating country.
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Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper |
Brief description | Painting, ladies on a terrace by a lotus pond, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Mughal, first half 18th century |
Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, ladies on a terrace by a lotus pond; a palace-terrace with a princess entertaining a female visitor of high rank, attended by ladies; the group consists of nine figures. Behind them is a lotus tank and two pavilions of the palace between which is seen trees, a river, and undulating country. |
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Content description | Ladies on a terrace by a lotus pond; a palace-terrace with a princess entertaining a female visitor of high rank, attended by ladies; the group consists of nine figures. Behind them is a lotus tank and two pavilions of the palace between which is seen trees, a river, and undulating country. |
Credit line | Purchased from Arhur Churchill, Esq., 10 Dover Street, W |
Object history | IM.78-1922 to IM.119-1922 bought from the London dealer Arthur Churchill in 1922 for £126. Purchased from Arhur Churchill, Esq., 10 Dover Street, W. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 1922- 4614 |
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Accession number | IM.114-1922 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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