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Manufacturer: ANTIQUE MINIATURE PAINTING BRITISH RAJ POLO GAME HORSES
Exceptional and unique miniature painting from the days of the British Raj in India. Circa 1880 - 1920. <P><P>
Watercolour on paper. The total measurement of the paper is 4 7/8 X3 inches, but the painting is in a rectangle 3 1/2 X 1 7/8 inches.
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The painting depicts a game of polo, played on horseback between the British officers of the Raj and a group of Mughals / Indians. One team wearing European style clothes and hats, the other wearing turbans, Asian attire and sporting bristling moustaches. Galloping, prancing horses outstandingly depicted - the power and movement of these fine animals was clearly appreciated by the artist, who took pains to show them in marvellous detail. <P><P>
The background, painted in lighter tones is no less interesting. On the left in a garden bower is a group of relaxing dignitaries. A cluster of Georgian style buildings can be seen in the center of the background, up on a hill, making it clear who the rulers were. On the right is a charming vignette of a large tree behind a wall and in the tree are perched the local population, who presumably were not invited to the game, but watch with no less interest.<P><P>
The painting is exceptional, not only because of the detail and sensitivity of the artistry, but because it depicts an age and world gone by.<P><P>
Generally very good condition but the delicate paper is worn on the edges and the painting needs to be framed and protected. |
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