An Indian Painting of a Noble Figure on Veranda

19th century, opaque colors, ink and gold on paper, the noble figure is featured standing on a white marble veranda with a luxurious pink floral rug and framed with a rich green curtain, he is wearing jewels associated with rulers of the Mughal empire, pearls with precious stones, lush flora and fauna are painted behind him and a tranquil blue sky with scattered puffy clouds, yellow and red border having black and white rules, framed with fabric mat.

Purchased in Old Delhi during the 1960s.

Framed dimensions 13 1/4 x 10 1/8 in.
From A Private Collection in Viriginia
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Some light rubbing and wear to the paper, especially in sky near figure's chest; some light dirt discoloration to clouds and lower right corner area; fabric mat has stains; wear to edges of the frame.