Portrait of a lady-in-waiting

anonymous, c. 1635 - c. 1645

There are very few true-to-life portraits in early India. The depictions of both individual queens and anonymous ladies-in-waiting, such as this one, are idealized. This was undoubtedly an aesthetic choice. However, it was also virtually unthinkable that an artist could enter the women’s quarters to see them in real life. The paintings were commissioned by the emperor and other nobles and intended for private use.

  • Artwork typeIndian miniature
  • Object numberRP-T-1993-187
  • Dimensionsheight 126 mm x width 69 mm, height 290 mm x width 208 mm
  • Physical characteristicsgouache in kleuren en goud

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Portrait of a lady-in-waiting
    • Portrait of a Lady

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-1993-187

  • Description

    Een vrouw is in profiel afgebeeld. Ze houdt een takje narcissen in haar rechterhand. Ze draagt een doorzichtig kleed over haar oranje broek en een goud met rood geborduurde sjerp om haar middel. De achtergrond is effen lichtgroen.

Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): anonymous, India

  • Dating

    c. 1635 - c. 1645

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    gouache in kleuren en goud

  • Dimensions

    • height 126 mm x width 69 mm
    • height 290 mm x width 208 mm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of P. Formijne, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    gift 1993

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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