The couple attended by a maid serving wine is on the terrace of the harem. It has a beautifully ornamented portico overlooking a river on its back. The deep blue waters of the river, a boat heading homeward, the yellowish red sky and the shrubs disappearing in darkness define the emergence of evening. They have a large bolster on their back and a carpet under them. The princess, drawn by the prince into his lap, is strongly clasping him by her left hand, whereas in her right hand she is holding a goblet filled with wine to serve her lord by her own hands. The maid has one more but only to alternate it with that in the hand of the princess when the same has been emptied by the prince. The niches containing blue and red jars alternating each other are typically a part of Islamic architecture. So are floor's borders with yellow base, red flowers and green creepers. Though a little crowded, which the canvas size conditioned, the painting is a fine miniature created by blending with Rajasthani art the elements of Mughal art school.
This description by Prof. P.C. Jain and Dr. Daljeet. Prof. Jain specializes on the aesthetics of literature and is the author of numerous books on Indian art and culture. Dr. Daljeet is the curator of the Miniature Painting Gallery, National Museum, New Delhi. They have both collaborated together on a number of books.
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