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Lovers and Beloveds: A Composite of Literary Scenes
Chitarman II
A stunning 18th-century Indian miniature featuring a rich tapestry of courtly life and literary legends.
Tiered Court Scene
Chitarman II
1735 · Medium Not Listed
An intricate 18th-century Indian miniature painting depicting a bustling, multi-tiered celestial or royal court.
$169
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with earthy terracotta warmth — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Terracotta clay, Warm beige, Soft gray
About the piece
Created around 1735 by Chitarman II, this vibrant Indian miniature captures a complex tiered court scene. The composition features a blue-skinned deity, likely Krishna, surrounded by a multitude of figures and elaborate palace architecture, rendered with the fine detail characteristic of the Mughal-influenced style.
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