January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 135: A North Indian Watercolour and Gouache Painting of...
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A North Indian Watercolour and Gouache Painting of the Grand Mosque, Mecca, circa 1840 – A North Indian watercolour and gouache painting depicting an isometric view of the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) in Mecca, centering on the Kaaba, circa 1840. The Kaaba is rendered in black, adorned with visible gold-colored Arabic calligraphy on its Kiswah, featuring verses from the Quran. The detailed composition includes numerous figures performing rituals, surrounding architectural structures with multiple minarets, and a verdant, hilly landscape with palm trees.
With frame: Approximately 65.5 x 47.2cm
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