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Indian Miniature Painting Depicts a Lady Riding a Composite Camel, 20th Century
H & H Gallery
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Indian Miniature Painting Depicts a Lady Riding a Composite Camel, 20th Century

1900 - 1920
For Sale by H & H Gallery
Description

A fine Indian Zoomorphic miniature painting on a paper, the front depicting a composite camel with a person on its back surrounded by a beautiful floral design boarder, the reverse designed with calligraphy.

Condition: Good

Dimensions: H: 27cm, W: 20.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated this Indian Composite Camel Painting to the 1920s.

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SA926332
Dealers Internal Reference
H1323
Description
A fine Indian Zoomorphic miniature painting on a paper, the front depicting a composite camel with a person on its back surrounded by a beautiful floral design boarder, the reverse designed with calligraphy.

Condition: Good

Dimensions: H: 27cm, W: 20.5cm

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated this Indian Composite Camel Painting to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA926332
Dealers Internal Ref
H1323
H & H Gallery
H & H Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

European and islamic art

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An Indian miniature painting on paper depicting a woman playing a harp within a canopy atop a composite camel, set against a pale green field and framed by a dark floral border.
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Archive I An Indian miniature painting on paper depicting a woman playing a harp within a canopy atop a composite camel, set against a pale green field and framed by a dark floral border.

Indian Miniature Painting Depicts a Lady Riding a Composite Camel, 20th Century

Archive II An Indian miniature painting on paper depicting a woman playing a harp within a canopy atop a composite camel, set against a pale green field and framed by a dark floral border. View II
Archive III An Indian miniature painting on paper depicting a woman playing a harp within a canopy atop a composite camel, set against a pale green field and framed by a dark floral border. View III
Archive IV An Indian miniature painting on paper depicting a woman playing a harp within a canopy atop a composite camel, set against a pale green field and framed by a dark floral border. View IV
Archive V An Indian miniature painting on paper depicting a woman playing a harp within a canopy atop a composite camel, set against a pale green field and framed by a dark floral border. View V
Archive VI An Indian miniature painting on paper depicting a woman playing a harp within a canopy atop a composite camel, set against a pale green field and framed by a dark floral border. View VI
Archive VII An Indian miniature painting on paper depicting a woman playing a harp within a canopy atop a composite camel, set against a pale green field and framed by a dark floral border. View VII
Archive VIII An Indian miniature painting on paper depicting a woman playing a harp within a canopy atop a composite camel, set against a pale green field and framed by a dark floral border. View VIII
Archive IX An Indian miniature painting on paper depicting a woman playing a harp within a canopy atop a composite camel, set against a pale green field and framed by a dark floral border. View IX
Archive X An Indian miniature painting on paper depicting a woman playing a harp within a canopy atop a composite camel, set against a pale green field and framed by a dark floral border. View X
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An Indian miniature painting on paper depicting a woman playing a harp within a canopy atop a composite camel, set against a pale green field and framed by a dark floral border.
Indian Miniature Painting Depicts A Lady Riding A Composite Camel, 20th Century
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An Indian miniature painting on paper depicting a woman playing a harp within a canopy atop a composite camel, set against a pale green field and framed by a dark floral border.
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Composite animals, formed by interlocking human and animal figures, emerged in Persian and Indian Mughal miniature traditions during the 16th and 17th centuries. These complex compositions often symbolised the interconnectedness of creation, allegorical concepts, or courtly entertainment.

Traditional Indian miniatures are rendered on handmade paper known as wasli using fine brushes made from squirrel hair. The pigments are derived from natural mineral and organic sources, bound with water-soluble gums, and occasionally highlighted with leafed precious metals.

Authentic 20th-century pieces display precise line work, layered opaque watercolour techniques, and natural paper age appropriate to the era. Examination under magnification reveals fine, individual brushstrokes rather than printed dot patterns found in modern mechanical reproductions.

A framed Indian miniature painting works effectively as a focal piece above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a curated gallery wall. Pairing the artwork with neutral backdrops or rich timber furniture highlights its detailed line work and traditional colour palette.

To preserve water-based pigments and paper support, frame the artwork using acid-free mounting materials and UV-protective glass. Display the piece away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and areas subject to fluctuating humidity.
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