A Prince and his consort, North India, possibly Jaipur or Lucknow, circa 1810

Opaque watercolour heightened with gold on paper

In good condition overall, minor spots of paint loss particularly to the edges of the painting and above the consort's forehead. The upper left hand corner has been repaired, as viewed. This work is unframed.
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Using the traditional Mughal framing device of the jharoka window, this portrait combines elements of Jaipur and Lucknow painting, the Jaipur facial features and poses are accompanied by a rather Persianate treatment of the textiles. 'Towards the end of the eighteenth century, Lucknow, the capital of Oudh, exerted a paramount influence, its galaxy of court and bazaar artists producing a variety of styles.' (Archer, W.G., Indian Miniatures, London 1960, pl.60).