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A princess on a terrace with attendants at night (recto); Calligraphy (verso), c. 1760
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A princess on a terrace with attendants at night (recto); Calligraphy (verso), c. 1760
A princess on a terrace with attendants at night (recto); Calligraphy (verso), c. 1760. Before a terrace pavilion in the womens quarters of a palace, a royal woman stretches to show off her figure in accordance with age-old Indian poetic imagery. Female musicians provide entertainment, and attendants hold bottles of wine at the ready. Scenes of enjoyment in sumptuous domestic spaces pervaded the artistic repertoire of the imperial court and regional centers of northern India throughout the late 1700s, following the themes set by the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah
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Ink On Paper Mughal Opaque Watercolour With Gold On Paper Recto Verso Farrukhabad
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This print showcases a mesmerizing scene from the late 18th century in India. Entitled "A princess on a terrace with attendants at night" this artwork beautifully captures the essence of royal life during that era. The image depicts a regal woman standing on a terrace pavilion within the women's quarters of a palace. In accordance with traditional Indian poetic imagery, she gracefully stretches to showcase her figure. Surrounding her are female musicians providing enchanting entertainment, while attendants stand by with bottles of wine ready for indulgence. Scenes like these were prevalent in both the imperial court and regional centers of northern India during this time period. The Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah set the themes that inspired such sumptuous domestic spaces filled with enjoyment and opulence. Painted using opaque watercolor with gold accents on paper, this artwork is an exquisite example of Mughal artistry. On the verso side, six lines of Persian poetry add an additional layer of beauty and cultural richness to this masterpiece. Preserved by The Cleveland Museum of Art, this print offers us a glimpse into India's rich heritage and artistic legacy. It serves as a testament to the timeless allure and elegance associated with royalty throughout history.
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