Amorous couple
gouache on paper, in a building a couple lie together on a bed covered with a yellow spread, black ruled margin, orange border, (some flaking and rubbing), mounted, probably Malwa, last quarter 17th century - 7¾ x 4½in. (19.5 x 11cm.) See illustration
Lot Essay
For a similar erotic scene see: Pal, P.: The Classical Tradition in Rajput Painting, New York 1973, no.16, p.78
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