Open full image Pin

A princess with attendants on a terrace

Unknown

1725

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Mughal Painting 18th Century Portrait Deccan

Dominant colour

A princess with attendants on a terrace is a 1725 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Deccan, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1725 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of women on a bright terrace. One woman sits on a cushioned seat, holding a baby, while another plays a stringed instrument. The women wear colorful clothes with gold patterns, and the terrace has a patterned carpet and a low wall with plants behind it. A man stands nearby, holding a fan. The scene looks like a quiet moment in a palace garden. The bright colors and detailed patterns suggest it’s from a place with rich traditions. If you like this style, look up Baroque.