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Royal Woman Holding a Flower
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Following the model of formal imperial Mughal court portraiture, the artist has lavished care on shading the face of a royal woman and the distinctive qualities of her luxurious textiles. Details have been exquisitely rendered, including the fringe of her pink shawl with its lotus vine border and the sprigs of flowers tucked in her hair.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1670s–80s |
| Culture / Origin | Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner |
| Medium | gum tempera and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Miniature: 19.7 x 10 cm (7 3/4 x 3 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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