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India Painting 18th Century

18th Century Mughal School Indian Portrait Miniature Painting
18th Century Mughal School Indian Portrait Miniature Painting

18th Century Mughal School Indian Portrait Miniature Painting

Located in Atlanta, GA

Indian, 18th or early 19th century. This exquisite 18th-century Mughal School miniature painting is a masterful example of the rich artistic tradition that flourished under the Mugh...

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Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Late 18th Century Moghul Painting of the Emperor Shah Jahan
Late 18th Century Moghul Painting of the Emperor Shah Jahan

Late 18th Century Moghul Painting of the Emperor Shah Jahan

Located in Hudson, NY

This very detailed miniature work designed to be set into an album of works for private viewing is of the Great Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan and was painted in about 1780. Born into the...

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Paintings

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Paper

18th Century Indian School Gouache on Paper Garden Scene Country House
18th Century Indian School Gouache on Paper Garden Scene Country House

18th Century Indian School Gouache on Paper Garden Scene Country House

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A gouache on paper Indian school garden scene, in very much untouched country house condition. Housed in a later 19th century glazed maple frame, with silver gilt slip. Age relate...

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Antique 18th Century Indian Paintings

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Paper

Animal painting of a 'Tamanuâguacû (Ant-eater)' late 17th/18th century, Brazil
Animal painting of a 'Tamanuâguacû (Ant-eater)' late 17th/18th century, Brazil

Animal painting of a 'Tamanuâguacû (Ant-eater)' late 17th/18th century, Brazil

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Follower of Zacharias Wagener (1614-1688) Tamanuâguasû (Giant Anteater) On Italian 17th or 18th-century paper, H. 28 x W. 43.5 cm ​The present painting is a copy after Wagener’...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, India Ink, Gouache

Fine 1700's Italian Old Master Ink & Wash Drawing Roman Allegorical India
Fine 1700's Italian Old Master Ink & Wash Drawing Roman Allegorical India

Fine 1700's Italian Old Master Ink & Wash Drawing Roman Allegorical India

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

'India' Italian School, 18th century ink and wash drawing on paper, framed within a light oak wood frame (behind glass) image size: 10.5 x 7 inches overall framed: 17 x 13 inches con...

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Mid-18th Century Indian Court Painting of Krishna and Radha, Gouache with Gold
Mid-18th Century Indian Court Painting of Krishna and Radha, Gouache with Gold

Mid-18th Century Indian Court Painting of Krishna and Radha, Gouache with Gold

Located in Middleburg, VA

A superbly detailed mid-18th-century Indian miniature court painting, executed in gouache heightened with gold on handmade paper. Originating from Rajasthan circa 1760, this exquisit...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir dancing with his harem attendees
Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir dancing with his harem attendees

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir dancing with his harem attendees

Located in Middletown, NY

A joyful scene of lighthearted merriment in the palace of Jangahir Mahal Agra Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light weight cream laid paper, 8 1/4 x 6 inches (2...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir taking tea in his harem
Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir taking tea in his harem

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir taking tea in his harem

Located in Middletown, NY

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. circa 1750. Gouache and ink with heightening in gold on li...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto
Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto

Located in Middletown, NY

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cre...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jangahir on a pleasure boat with his harem a
Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jangahir on a pleasure boat with his harem a

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jangahir on a pleasure boat with his harem a

Located in Middletown, NY

Emperor Jahangir depicted with his harem attendees aboard a pleasure cruise, the water filled with lotus blossoms; symbols of paradise itself. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold ...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto
Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto

Located in Middletown, NY

Emperor Jahangir in his harem surrounded by lotus blossoms; symbols of paradise itself. Circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cream laid paper, 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches (...

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17th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

Pair of Red, Black and Gold Indian Album Pages, Deccan, Bijapur or Golconda, C
Pair of Red, Black and Gold Indian Album Pages, Deccan, Bijapur or Golconda, C

Pair of Red, Black and Gold Indian Album Pages, Deccan, Bijapur or Golconda, C

Located in London, GB

These Indian miniature paintings showcases an elegantly dressed Indian man and a lady, the lady elegantly dressed in a traditional sari and adorned with intricate jewellery, the man ...

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Antique 18th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

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Paint

Drawing, Vault of the Hall of the Eagles Domus Aurea Vincenzo Brenna
Drawing, Vault of the Hall of the Eagles Domus Aurea Vincenzo Brenna

Drawing, Vault of the Hall of the Eagles Domus Aurea Vincenzo Brenna

Located in Milan, IT

Drawing on paper done in India ink, white lead and gouache; depicting the frescoed vault of the Gallery of the Eagles in the Domus Aurea. The perimeter band is occupied by reserves i...

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18th Century Other Art Style Abstract Paintings

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India Ink, Gouache

Pair of Antique Framed Indo Persian Illustrated Manuscripts
Pair of Antique Framed Indo Persian Illustrated Manuscripts

Pair of Antique Framed Indo Persian Illustrated Manuscripts

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Historical pair of 18th Century Indo Persian manuscripts hand decorated in gouache depicting cultural events. Presented under glass in gilt wood frames.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Islamic Paintings

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Giltwood

Pair of Antique Indo Persian Illustrations of Cultural Events
Pair of Antique Indo Persian Illustrations of Cultural Events

Pair of Antique Indo Persian Illustrations of Cultural Events

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of intriguing 18th Century Indo Persian gouache paintings on paper of Indian culture. Presented under glass in silver tone wood frames.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Antique Indo Persian Illustrated Manuscript of an Elephant
Antique Indo Persian Illustrated Manuscript of an Elephant

Antique Indo Persian Illustrated Manuscript of an Elephant

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming 18th Century illustrated manuscript of an elephant with passengers executed in gouache on paper on the front and exposed manuscript on the back. Presented in a gold tone woo...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

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Paint

Mughal School, 17th century – Emperor Jahangir reclining in his harem
Mughal School, 17th century – Emperor Jahangir reclining in his harem

Mughal School, 17th century – Emperor Jahangir reclining in his harem

Located in Middletown, NY

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

Mughal Indian Miniature
Mughal Indian Miniature

Mughal Indian Miniature

Located in New York, NY

This Mughal miniature was painted at one of the princely courts of India. It depicts a raven-haired princess in a gold-trimmed saffron-colored silk sari. Under a glowering evening sk...

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Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

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Paper

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Fine Antique Indian Painting Radna Krishna, 18th Century
Fine Antique Indian Painting Radna Krishna, 18th Century

Fine Antique Indian Painting Radna Krishna, 18th Century

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H 18.9 in W 16.93 in D 1.19 in

Fine Antique Indian Painting Radna Krishna, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

Fine antique Indian painting Radna Krishna, 18th century A fine framed antique Indian painting of Radna and Krishna with Hanuman and entourage 18th century and earlier Outer fram...

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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Coat of Arms of a Ship of the Dutch East India Company (VOC)
Coat of Arms of a Ship of the Dutch East India Company (VOC)

Coat of Arms of a Ship of the Dutch East India Company (VOC)

Located in Greven, DE

Dutch School, Coat of Arms Oil on panel, 32,3 x 29,1 cm The coat of arms refers to a dutch families : „Hof te Dieren“, „Vosterman“, "Dieren" and „De Cocq van Delwijnen“. The„Hof...

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18th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Pair of Mughal Open-Worked Pierced Screens (Jali)
Pair of Mughal Open-Worked Pierced Screens (Jali)

Pair of Mughal Open-Worked Pierced Screens (Jali)

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H 15.5 in W 36.5 in D 1.5 in

Pair of Mughal Open-Worked Pierced Screens (Jali)

Located in New York, NY

Classic pierced, red sandstone screen, or jali, from the Mughal period, featuring interconnected medallions. Screens such as this were widely used as windows and room dividers, espec...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Paintings and Screens

Indo-Portuguese Contador with Indian Mughal Painting
Indo-Portuguese Contador with Indian Mughal Painting

Indo-Portuguese Contador with Indian Mughal Painting

Located in Richmond, CA

Indo-Portuguese contador box, late 18th c., the teakwood Indian Mughal lacquer box profusely decorated with flowering foliates on the face and top, a cow, tiger, and horse painted on...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Boxes

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Brass

Antique 18th Century Pair Indian Hindu Erotic Kamasutra Miniature Paintings 1750
Antique 18th Century Pair Indian Hindu Erotic Kamasutra Miniature Paintings 1750

Antique 18th Century Pair Indian Hindu Erotic Kamasutra Miniature Paintings 1750

Located in Portland, OR

The paintings most likely North-East India or possibly Nepal, are very finely painted with opaque on handmade paper, and are from an 18th century copy of the Kamasutra.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens

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Paint

18th Century Indian Pichhavai, Temple Wall-Hanging
18th Century Indian Pichhavai, Temple Wall-Hanging

18th Century Indian Pichhavai, Temple Wall-Hanging

Located in Doylestown, PA

A nice 18th century Indian temple wall-hanging Pichhavai from the Rajasthan region, depicting a nobleman receiving a drink from maidens at a well. Painted on thin linen mounted on bo...

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Folk Art Paintings

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Linen

(2) Indian miniature portraits of noble figures, 18th c.
(2) Indian miniature portraits of noble figures, 18th c.

(2) Indian miniature portraits of noble figures, 18th c.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Each depicting a noble male figure in formal attire with a flower or cup in hand. Both portraits are embellished with gold and detailed borders, with inscriptions in Persian along th...

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Antique 18th Century Indian Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Antique Indo Persian Gouache Painting of a Bird
Antique Indo Persian Gouache Painting of a Bird

Antique Indo Persian Gouache Painting of a Bird

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting 18th century Indo Persian gouache painting on paper from a manuscript of a rare and possibly extinct bird with description. Presented under glass in a painted wood frame.

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Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

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Paint

Pair of Indian watercolors
Pair of Indian watercolors

Pair of Indian watercolors

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H 14 in W 14 in

Pair of Indian watercolors

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 19th/20th century Indian watercolors with tiny inset jewels

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Paintings

Indian Mughal hand painted illuminated page gold leaf two sided
Indian Mughal hand painted illuminated page gold leaf two sided

Indian Mughal hand painted illuminated page gold leaf two sided

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A 17th century or earlier illuminated hand painted two sided page in from an Mughal book with real gold leaf on the pages. It is matted on both sides and has glass on both sides. I d...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Indian Picture "Maharana Ari Singh"
Indian Picture "Maharana Ari Singh"

Indian Picture "Maharana Ari Singh"

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gouache on paper showing the monarch on horseback wielding a spear and accompanied by retainers on foot.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

Kamasutra Miniature Framed Pages
Kamasutra Miniature Framed Pages

Kamasutra Miniature Framed Pages

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H 16.93 in W 13 in D 1.19 in

Kamasutra Miniature Framed Pages

Located in Sofia, BG

17th and 18th century AD. A group of erotic miniature paintings, each in a frame, signed, showing two lovers with text above. 33/43 cm. Property of collector Greddy ASSA. Bought from...

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Antique 18th Century Indian Other Paintings and Screens

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Paper

18th Century Oil Painting Portrait of a Beautiful Lady in India
18th Century Oil Painting Portrait of a Beautiful Lady in India

18th Century Oil Painting Portrait of a Beautiful Lady in India

By George Willison

Located in London, GB

George WILLISON (1741-1797, Scottish) Portrait of a Lady in India Oil on canvas Framed 40 x 50 inches George Willison (1741–1797) was a Scottish portrait-painter best known for his...

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1760s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Mewar Rajput Painting on Paper, India, circa 1720
Mewar Rajput Painting on Paper, India, circa 1720

Mewar Rajput Painting on Paper, India, circa 1720

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H 24.25 in W 19.19 in D 1.13 in

Mewar Rajput Painting on Paper, India, circa 1720

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Exceptional circa 1720, Mewar, Rajasthan, India, painting on paper of a Rajput prince and bride on camel-back with guide and hound. Framed circa 1975 in a natural finish wood gallery...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Glass, Cardboard

Large Indian Temple Hanging Pichhavai, 18th Century
Large Indian Temple Hanging Pichhavai, 18th Century

Large Indian Temple Hanging Pichhavai, 18th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A wonderful and large Moghul Period 18th century Pichhavai (temple wall hanging) painted on linen, depicting Krishna playing the flute for five Gopis (female sheep herds). Pichhavais...

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Folk Art Paintings

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Fabric

Antique Indian Miniature Painting of a Mewar Noble c. late 18th Century
Antique Indian Miniature Painting of a Mewar Noble c. late 18th Century

Antique Indian Miniature Painting of a Mewar Noble c. late 18th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Offered here is another Antique miniature painting of a Mewar (Rajasthani) noble, possible a Maharana circa late 18th century. The portly Maharana (same as a Maharaja, however call...

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Mughal School, 18th century – Tiger Hunt
Mughal School, 18th century – Tiger Hunt

Mughal School, 18th century – Tiger Hunt

Located in Middletown, NY

An unusual horizontal composition with extensive marginalia. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light weight cream laid paper, 5 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches (140 x 298 mm...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

Indian Miniature Portrait Maharaja Bhim Singh of Jodhpur 18th cent
Indian Miniature Portrait Maharaja Bhim Singh of Jodhpur 18th cent

Indian Miniature Portrait Maharaja Bhim Singh of Jodhpur 18th cent

Located in Greenwich, CT

Portrait of Maharaja Bhim Singh of Jodhpur , late 18th century Gouache, opaque watercolor , gold on paper Dimensions : 12 x 8 ½ in. ( 18 x 14 in. w. frame) This finely rendered pa...

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Late 18th Century Rajput Portrait Paintings

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Gold

Mughal School, 18th Century Emperor Jahangir with Empress Nur Jahan
Mughal School, 18th Century Emperor Jahangir with Empress Nur Jahan

Mughal School, 18th Century Emperor Jahangir with Empress Nur Jahan

Located in Middletown, NY

Emperor Jahangir and Empress Nur Jahan exchanging lotus blossoms; a symbol of beauty, purity, honesty, rebirth, self-regeneration, and enlightenment. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink wit...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

Indian Miniature Painting 18th Century Erotic Lovers Rajasthan School Guache
Indian Miniature Painting 18th Century Erotic Lovers Rajasthan School Guache

Indian Miniature Painting 18th Century Erotic Lovers Rajasthan School Guache

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare early Rajasthan Rajput painting of erotic lovers and dating to circa 1780. The painting is Guache. The quality is extremely fine. Rajput painting, also called Raja...

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Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Frames

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir with Empress Nur Jahan on a Tiger
Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir with Empress Nur Jahan on a Tiger

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir with Empress Nur Jahan on a Tiger

Located in Middletown, NY

circa 1750. Gouache and ink with heightening in gold on brown laid paper, 12 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches (317 x 210 mm), with a floral-motif border painted in blue and gold, the full sheet. W...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

Mughal School, 18th cent. – Emperor Jahangir & hunters being overcome by tigers
Mughal School, 18th cent. – Emperor Jahangir & hunters being overcome by tigers

Mughal School, 18th cent. – Emperor Jahangir & hunters being overcome by tigers

Located in Middletown, NY

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

Mughal School, 18th cent – Emperor Jahangir & Empress Nur Jahan on a Tiger Hunt
Mughal School, 18th cent – Emperor Jahangir & Empress Nur Jahan on a Tiger Hunt

Mughal School, 18th cent – Emperor Jahangir & Empress Nur Jahan on a Tiger Hunt

Located in Middletown, NY

A beautiful composition depicting Empress Nur Jahan on a tiger hunt, an act of feminism. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with heightening in gold on brown laid paper, 12 1/2 x 8 1/4 inc...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

Indian Watercolor From a Ragamala Series
Indian Watercolor From a Ragamala Series

Indian Watercolor From a Ragamala Series

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H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 0.5 in

Indian Watercolor From a Ragamala Series

Located in Stamford, CT

An illustration to a Ragamala series Deccan, Central India, late 18th to early 19th century Opaque pigments heightened on paper, the lone lady depicted topless, kneeling and making...

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

Rajput School, 17th century Krishna with his beloved, Radha; from Mahabharata
Rajput School, 17th century Krishna with his beloved, Radha; from Mahabharata

Rajput School, 17th century Krishna with his beloved, Radha; from Mahabharata

Located in Middletown, NY

Vishnu in the form of Krishna being serenaded with his beloved Radha. An illuminated page from the epic of Mahabharata circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cream lai...

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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

SET OF 3  MOGUL GOUACHE PAINTINGS
SET OF 3  MOGUL GOUACHE PAINTINGS

SET OF 3 MOGUL GOUACHE PAINTINGS

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H 22.5 in W 18.25 in

SET OF 3 MOGUL GOUACHE PAINTINGS

Located in Woodbury, CT

3 INDIAN MOGUL PAINTINGS, FRAMED AND MATTED, ACID FREE

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Paintings

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Gouache

Indo-Portuguese Box with Mughal Indian Painting
Indo-Portuguese Box with Mughal Indian Painting

Indo-Portuguese Box with Mughal Indian Painting

Located in Richmond, CA

Small Indo-Portuguese box with Mughal Indian lacquer work on the octagonal form, each panel depicting a different flower typical of the 17th c. Emperor Shahjahan and Emperor Jahangir...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Boxes

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Silver

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