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A Prince beckoning to his mistress
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Description
- A Prince beckoning to his mistress
Style of Sajnu
- Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
- image 8 by 6 1/4 in. (20.3 by 16.2 cm.)
The prince seated on a low bed within a palace courtyard beckons to his mistress who has retreated into the arms of her attendant.
Catalogue Note
Sajnu was an artist who came from Kangra to work for Isvari Sen (r. 1788-1826), Raja of Mandi. He brought with him the stylistic conventions of the Kangra valley which greatly influenced the court painting in Mandi. Sajnu's lyrical works are characterized by their exceptionally delicate treatment of facial features, an extensive use of white and the introduction of ornate framing devices and elaborate border designs.
For a discussion of the artist and works by him or his circle see Archer, 1973, Vol. I, pp. 360-367 and Vol. II pp. 273-281. For a similar work sold recently see Sotheby's, New York, March 20, 2001, lot 13.
For a discussion of the artist and works by him or his circle see Archer, 1973, Vol. I, pp. 360-367 and Vol. II pp. 273-281. For a similar work sold recently see Sotheby's, New York, March 20, 2001, lot 13.