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A Princess on a Terrace with Attendants at Night
Unknown Artist
This 18th-century Mughal miniature depicts a serene nighttime gathering of a princess and her attendants on an ornate terrace.
A Princess on a Terrace with Attendants at Night
Unknown Artist
1760 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant 18th-century Mughal miniature depicting a serene nocturnal gathering on a moonlit terrace.
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Where it works
A measured, restful work with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Terracotta clay, Aged gold
About the piece
Originating from 18th-century Farrukhabad, this Provincial Mughal painting captures a quiet evening scene on a palace terrace. A central figure, likely a princess, reclines against vibrant bolsters while attendants engage in music and service under the shelter of a grand pavilion. The work showcases the characteristic refined lines and rich, warm palette of Indian courtly art, effectively utilizing the dark night sky to make the figures and gold accents pop.
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