Palace women enjoy music by the side of a cascade — Restored Pahari Wall Art

Sitting by an artificial cascade in a palace, a woman smokes a hookah and enjoys a music performance with her attendants. She raises her left hand in appreciation of the musicians and turns toward a companion (sakhi) who also shares her enthusiasm. Three attendants stand behind her—one holding a box of betel leaves, while the other two hold a fly whisk and a fan.

Northern India, Pahari kingdoms, c. 1780. Original medium: gum tempera, gold and silver on paper.

Worth knowing: One woman is gently washing the right foot of the lady. This composition is based on a Mughal painting.

Faithfully restored from museum archives and printed on premium canvas-textured fine art paper, framed and ready to hang.

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• Sizes: 12×16 in and 18×24 in
• Frame colors: Black, Red Oak, White
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