Seated Prince Smoking a Hookah

The work depicts three figures seated on a low, striped platform. The central figure leans forward, drawing on a curved hookah whose long, red tube arches overhead. The scene is set against a plain green wall, while vivid reds, yellows and greens dominate the composition.

The painting presents a social gathering centered on the shared act of smoking a hookah. The participants are dressed in simple white garments, one accented with a red sash and another with a red‑flowered robe and black turban, suggesting a relaxed, possibly aristocratic or courtly setting.

Rendered in bright, saturated pigments, the artist emphasizes contrast between the colorful figures and the muted background. The curved hookah tube creates a visual bridge across the composition, while the small brass lamp on a black stand adds a subtle focal point.