Lot 121: An Indian Erotic Miniature Painting Depicting a Standing...
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An Indian Erotic Miniature Painting Depicting a Standing Intimate Couple, 19th Century.
An Indian miniature painting depicting a standing male and female couple engaged in an intimate embrace. The female figure is shown partially draped in a patterned purple textile, adorned with jewellery, while the male figure stands closely behind her, the interaction rendered with directness and simplicity.
The figures are painted with elongated proportions, expressive eyes, and stylised anatomy against a plain ground, allowing the focus to remain on the relationship between the two forms. A decorative painted border appears along the lower edge, featuring blue and red motifs suggestive of a textile setting.
Approximately 16.5 x 14.7cm
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