Lot 368: RAJASTHAN SCHOOL, 18TH/19TH CENTURY, 'AN EROTIC SCENE FROM THE KAMA SUTRA'.
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This Indian miniature painting is executed in opaque pigments and gold on paper. The central composition depicts a couple in an intimate embrace on a low, decorated daybed on a terrace. The male figure is dressed in a white jama and a brown turban, while the female figure is shown partially nude, adorned with various pieces of jewellery including pearl necklaces, bracelets, and anklets. The setting features a low white balustrade overlooking a field of pink and white flowers. The sky above is rendered in a pale blue with horizontal, reddish-brown stylized clouds.
Approximately 27.2 x 21.6cm
Condition report:
The item is in fair condition with several notable issues. The outer paper support shows significant wear, including large tears, fraying, and losses along the upper edge and corners. The painting itself exhibits areas of pigment flaking and surface abrasion, most notably within the sky and along the edges of the central image. There are also visible creases and some surface staining to the support paper.
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