Bidspirit auction | A MUGHAL PAINTING DEPICTING A
A MUGHAL PAINTING DEPICTING A HUNTING SCENE - India, Ca. 17th - 18th century AD. A painting of rectangular form depicting a hunting scene. It is rendered in meticulous detail on paper with a monochrome palette, heightened with delicate touches of blue. The composition is set in a rugged, mountainous landscape where a hunting expedition unfolds. Noble figures on horseback, armed with bows and arrows, pursue their quarry amidst the chaos of fallen animals and rearing horses. An elephant, adorned with a decorative harness, plays a central role in the scene. Framed within a gold and ivory-toned border.Size: 390mm x 320mm; Weight: 1.05kgProvenance: Previous property of an Islamic art professional. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.