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Mughal artist
Paintings of a northern lapwing and lovers on a terrace. c. 1700-50
32.7 x 22.2 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 1005069.be
Mughal artist
Master: Mughal album of portraits, animals and birds. Item: Paintings of a northern lapwing and lovers on a terrace c. 1700-50
Mughal artist
Master: Mughal album of portraits, animals and birds. Item: Paintings of a northern lapwing and lovers on a terrace c. 1700-50
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recto:
Northern lapwing, mid-18th century.
Painting of a Northern lapwing faceing right against an uncoloured background with sky and grass added at the top and bottom of the painting.
verso:
Lovers on a terrace, early 18th century.
Painting of a prince and his mistress in an embrace while leaning against a bolster cushion on a terrace. A silver railing separates them for a garden where an attendant with a flywhisk keeps lookout.
For further information on this album see RCIN 1005069.Provenance
Probably acquired by George III after 1800.
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Measurements
32.7 x 22.2 cm (folio dimensions)
11.5 x 8.0 cm (bird) (image)
17.1 x 11.1 cm (image)
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