Title
Mirza Muhammad Azam Shah celebrating holi
Year/Period
Late 1600s
Region
India, Lucknow
Material
watercolour on paper
Dimension
Gross measurement: L: 42.,
0 B: 52.3 (With existing frame),
Gross measurement: L: 35.,
0 B: 25.0 (Without frame)
0 B: 52.3 (With existing frame),
Gross measurement: L: 35.,
0 B: 25.0 (Without frame)
Accession No.
2012-00574
Collection of
Credit Line
Acquired with funds from ACM Gala 2011
NLB Type
Painting
The ruler embraces a courtesan in the centre of celebrations surrounded by other members of the zenana and female musicians. Each figure is attired in sumptuous textiles and adorned with elaborate jewellery befitting their stature with the court. The ground is saturated with vermillion coloured powder and coloured water.
