Kishanger-Style, India, 19Th Century
An Unusual Birthing Scene
Found at
Christies,
London
Indian & Islamic Works of Art & Textiles, Lot 429
3. Apr - 3. Apr 2009
Indian & Islamic Works of Art & Textiles, Lot 429
3. Apr - 3. Apr 2009
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
AN UNUSUAL BIRTHING SCENE, KISHANGER-STYLE, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
Gouache on paper heightened with gilt, set within an oval, a woman gives birth with three female attendants assisting on an outdoor terrace at night, basins and flasks lie around her, in the distance a river under a crescent moon - 8 1/4 x 5 7/8in (21 x 14.7cm)
Gouache on paper heightened with gilt, set within an oval, a woman gives birth with three female attendants assisting on an outdoor terrace at night, basins and flasks lie around her, in the distance a river under a crescent moon - 8 1/4 x 5 7/8in (21 x 14.7cm)
