Opaque waterbased pigments with gold on paper
India/Rajasthan/Bundi or Kotah, late 19th/20th century
A haloed Maharaja seated on a large elephant aims the giant hose of a fanciful pump, accompanied by a contingent of nobles and attendants including another nobleman riding another elephant, before white walls of a palace
Above, ladies of the zenana retaliate by throwing handfulls of colored powders down on the procession – a colorful celebratory scene
Red outer borders with yellow, black and white lines
Impressive and lively painting, executed in a provincial Bundi/Kotah style
Verso with black ink inscriptions
Total dimensions: c. 54 x 73.5 cm
Image size: c. 48.5 x 68 cm
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Condition:
The painting is in good condition with slight signs of wear consistent with age. Some stains and color flaking as well as losses in the red borders. The total dimensions are c. 54 x 73.5 cm.

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