Nawab Asaf al-Daula, ruler of Lucknow 1775-93, gouache heightened with gold on paper, on a terrace, the ruler sits on a light coloured carpet leaning against gold cushions, a chauri bearer stands behind, floral border, on pink painted leaf, framed and glazed, Lucknow, 19th century - 11¼ x 8½in. (28.7 x 22cm.)