Maharaja Sambhaji (1657-89, reg. 1680-89) seated on a terrace holding a flower. Maratha, late 17th century. Opaque pigments and gold on paper. 146 by 220mm (including border). Inscribed above in nagari: Maharaja Sambhajiraje. Sambhaji (1657-89) was the eldest son of Sivaji, leader of th...
Krishna’s ‘open’ love in separation (Rasikapriya 1, 27-28) - Nayaka ko prakasa biyoga sringara. Deccani, perhaps Aurangabad, 1720-30. Opaque pigments and gold on paper, 301 x 217 mm.
A youthful maiden unaware of her own flowering - Ajnata yauvana. Deccani, perhaps Aurangabad, 1720-30. Opaque pigments and gold on paper, 336 x 257 mm.
Radha’s hidden meeting [with her lover] through a painting
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Radha’s hidden meeting [with her lover] through a painting (Rasikapriya 4, 8) - Radha ko prachanna citra darsana,. Deccani, perhaps Aurangabad, 1720-30. Opaque pigments and gold on paper, 335 x 250 mm.
Radha’s hidden meeting [with her lover] through hearing [his name]
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Radha’s hidden meeting [with her lover] through hearing [his name] (Rasikapriya 4, 15) - Nayaka ko prachanna sravana darsana, Deccani, perhaps Aurangabad, 1720-30. Opaque pigments and gold on paper, 331 x 246 mm.
Peshwa Madhavrao Narayan II. Artist(s): Shivram Chitari (fl. 1750-1795)
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The Maratha Peshwa, Madhavrao II (1774-95). Maratha, perhaps by Shivram Chitari, c. 1790. Opaque pigments and gold on paper, 278 by 205 mm (including border).