Lot 194: A Rajput Miniature Painting Depicting a Courtesan with...
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A Rajput Miniature Painting Depicting a Courtesan with a Companion and Cobras in a Courtyard, Late 19th- Early 20th Century.
A bold and vivid Indian miniature painting depicting a seated courtesan in a pink choli and blue lehenga holding a goblet, gazing towards a trio of black cobras emerging from earthen pots. Behind her, a companion in a red and white ghagra-blouse ensemble pours liquor from a conch-like vessel. The setting is a richly hued architectural courtyard with a mustard-yellow wall and green backdrop, featuring a domed terrace structure and deep red borders.
Approximately 30.3 x 30.6cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British gentleman.
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