Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas | Antiquities - 19 Feb 2025
Five paintings of Emperor Jahangir and his Queen
Five paintings of Emperor Jahangir and his Queen
India, 19th century
gouache, ink and gold, each depicting intimate scenes within a palace garden landscape, including one with two female attendants offering wine; the two dancing whilst a small bird drinks from the cup held by the Emperor; both seated with the Queen offering her hand to his nose; the Emperor supporting the Queen whilst offering a drink; the two embracing; each with two lines of text above and below and bordered with foliage and further text, the reverse with a panel of annotated text,
approximately 24.5cm x 17cm. (5)