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recto:

Mughal lady, late 18th century.

Oval miniature of a Mughal lady with long wavy hair wearing a red brocade, plumed, pearl-trimmed hat against a green background. She wears a diaphanous robe with a pearl necklace and emerald earrings as she stairs directly at the viewer. The miniature is surrounded by a panel of gold arabesque decoration.


verso:

Common babbler, mid-18th century.

Painting of a long-tailed grey bird which originally stood against a plain background. The tree trunk, tufts of grass, gold streaked background and the blue sky are later additions.


For further information on this album see RCIN 1005069.