A portrait of Jahangir and Nur Jahan, Delhi, late 19th century

gouache heightened with gold on paper, dark blue border with spandrels and cartouches enclosing floral scrolls, narrow red and yellow borders with black rules

Sotheby's New York, 14 December 14, 1979, lot 50 

Generally in fair to good condition, slight creasing near bottom of paintng, slight rubbing and scuffs to borders, as viewed.
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Nur Jahan was the daughter of Mirza Ghayas Beg and was first married to Sher Afkan who later died during battle. She later married Jahangir in 1611, who then gave her the title of Nur Jahan (Light of the Palace). Nur Jahan was an intelligent and cultured woman who patronised the arts and played an important role in the life of Jahangir and at court.