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Sikh painting depicting a courtly scene
Sikh painting depicting a courtly scene
Northern India, Pahari, Guler, first half 19th century
Gouache on paper.
Within a refined setting characterised by a sumptuous white marble building with floral inlays and chiselling, the scene has six high-ranking Sikh characters arranged two per archway, the last on the right also including an attendant in the corner, all under an orange canopy. The characters are in their well-groomed and colourful robes and turbans typical of the Sikh religion. The main characters are in a central position, on the left of the composition an attendant is waving a fly-whisk and on the right one of the characters is carrying a white drape.
Guler was administered by Sikh rulers from 1813 to 1849 when it fell into British hands. During this period the artists of Guler obtained many commissions from Sikh wealthy patrons and this painting fits into this context.
Provenance: Private collection Tuscany.
H. 22 X L. 31.5 cm (h. 27 X 40 cm complessivo)