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Miniature Maharaja Riding at a Gallop, Rajasthan, Kotah, 19th C

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 EUR Estimated At:960.00 - 1,200.00 EUR
Miniature Maharaja Riding at a Gallop, Rajasthan, Kotah, 19th C
Opaque water based pigments on wasli (layered paper)
Kotah, India, late 19th century
Rajasthani school
With gold highlights
Depiction of a maharaja, riding his horse
Accompanied by servants
Framed under a mat, unopened
Total dimensions: 30.5 x 32 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection India
Colorful miniature featuring a wealth of detail

This miniature on wasli paper was made in Kotah, India and shows a maharaja riding his horse at a gallop. He is dressed in a fine dress, wears precious jewelry and an ornate headdress. His raised right hand holds a flowering branch, while the left hand encompasses the reins. Servants accompany the maharaja and the figures are displayed on a landscaped ground in front of a yellow background. A charming example of late Kotah painting from 19th century - a time when this important Rajasthani school was still quite active - albeit in decline.



The miniature is in good condition with beautiful colors and usual signs of age and use such as small stains and minimal color wear. The work is framed under a mat, is unopened and has an overall size of 30.5 x 32 cm.



Rajasthani School

The Rajasthani School describes a range of styles of Indian miniature painting, which developed at the royal courts of Rajasthan in the 16th century. Rajasthan used to be one of the pioneering hubs of miniature painting in India. In every kingdom, like Mewar and Marwar for example, different styles evolved with some specific common characteristics. Popular themes were the representations of myths and heroic stories, the life of Krishna, landscapes and portraits. The Rajasthani miniatures primarily illustrated albums and manuscripts.
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