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A FINE INDIAN WATERCOLOUR OF A NOBLEMAN ON HORSEBACK - India, Ca. Mid-19th century AD. A finely executed watercolour on paper of rectangular form depicting a regal nobleman, possibly a Maharaja or a high-ranking courtier, elegantly attired in a flowing saffron robe with gold-embroidered accents and a bejeweled turban. Seated atop a finely adorned white horse, he holds the reins with composed authority. The background portrays a delicate landscape with distant architectural elements, possibly fortifications or palace structures, with atmospheric washes of sepia and ochre. The detailing of the nobleman’s garments, jewelry, and horse’s harness is finely rendered, exhibiting the artist’s attention to detail and skill in portraiture. The artwork is executed in a refined Indo-European style, characteristic of mid-19th-century Indian court painting, blending traditional Indian miniature techniques with European influences, particularly in perspective and shading. Framed in an elegant black and giltwood frame.Size: 365mm x 300mm; Weight: 950gProvenance: Previous property of an Islamic art professional.