{"product_id":"sultan-in-the-garden-court-restored-mughal-wall-art","title":"Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in a Garden Pavilion, Awadh School circa 1750-1800 — Restored Mughal Wall Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this exquisite painting from the Awadh school, \u003ccite index=\"1-7,10-1\"\u003eNawab Asaf-ud-Daula, the fourth Nawab Wazir of Awadh who ruled from 1775 to 1797\u003c\/cite\u003e, \u003ccite index=\"1-12,1-13\"\u003esits enthroned on a pavilion beneath a golden shamiana canopy, reclining against a backrest with two pillows\u003c\/cite\u003e. \u003ccite index=\"1-15,1-16\"\u003eAttendants stand behind him holding morchhal peacock feathers, while two messengers approach him respectfully\u003c\/cite\u003e. \u003ccite index=\"1-17,1-18\"\u003eThe marble pavilion features a golden boundary, with a pond and fountain visible in the background\u003c\/cite\u003e, painted in the characteristic gold and beige palette of late Mughal Awadh style. \u003ccite index=\"1-5\"\u003eDating to approximately 1750-1800, this work exemplifies the painting tradition that flourished in Murshidabad and Awadh\u003c\/cite\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"10-3,10-5\"\u003eAsaf-ud-Daula became legendary for his generosity, particularly his offering of food and public employment during famines—a popular saying declared \"to whom even God does not give, Asaf-ud-Daula gives\"\u003c\/cite\u003e. \u003ccite index=\"10-7,10-9\"\u003eIn 1775 he moved the capital from Faizabad to Lucknow, building the famed Bara Imambara in 1784 as famine relief\u003c\/cite\u003e, transforming Lucknow into an architectural marvel. \u003ccite index=\"1-19\"\u003eUnder the patronage of Awadh's Nawabs, a delicate painting style flourished that expressed delight in depicting lovely gardens and palaces\u003c\/cite\u003e, creating \u003ccite index=\"1-23\"\u003emanufactured settings designed to display power, prestige, luxury and comfort\u003c\/cite\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis painting is part of Aurah Living's restored Mughal collection — digitally cleaned and color-corrected from archival sources, with the folio's painted inset, decorative hashiya, and original paper margins preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePremium matte paper print, framed in solid wood with a beveled cream mat. Three frame finishes: Black, Red Oak, White. Free U.S. shipping in the continental United States.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurah Art House","offers":[{"title":"12×16 in \/ Black","offer_id":52558508294325,"sku":"AAH-MP-0076-12x16-BK","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12×16 in \/ Red Oak","offer_id":52558508392629,"sku":"AAH-MP-0076-12x16-RO","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12×16 in \/ White","offer_id":52558508425397,"sku":"AAH-MP-0076-12x16-WT","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18×24 in \/ Black","offer_id":52570694287541,"sku":"AAH-MP-0076-18x24-BK","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18×24 in \/ Red Oak","offer_id":52570694320309,"sku":"AAH-MP-0076-18x24-RO","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18×24 in \/ White","offer_id":52570694353077,"sku":"AAH-MP-0076-18x24-WT","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5428\/6261\/files\/0076_warm_18x24_BK.jpg?v=1779848095","url":"https:\/\/aurahliving.com\/products\/sultan-in-the-garden-court-restored-mughal-wall-art","provider":"Aurah Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}