Rajasthani Miniature: Lady Dancing with Peacock, North India c. 1910?1930

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Published by [Anonymous workshop, North India or Deccan], Rajasthan, North India (likely Jaipur, Kishangarh, or Mewar region, 1930

About this Item

Artistic Context & Overview A fine early 20th-century Rajasthani miniature painting of a noblewoman or dancer, standing under a flowering tree, accompanied by a peacock. The motif??lady and peacock? (mayur)?is iconic in Rajput painting, symbolizing beauty, longing, and the arrival of the monsoon. Visual/Technical Description Opaque watercolor and gold on Indian paper. The figure wears an orange and white sari, jewelry, and is posed in classical style, gesturing toward the sky. A full-feathered peacock stands beside her, tail fanned and feathers detailed in gold and green. Border is floral with gold foliate patterns. Material/Manuscript Context Painted on thick, buff Indian paper. No reused manuscript, no printed or written text on the reverse. Plain verso with minor historical foxing and age tone. Condition (Summary) Excellent color, no repairs or losses. Minor age-related corner and edge wear. Reverse clean except for light age marks. Provenance / Significance Painted in a Rajasthani workshop for the regional or tourist market, c. 1910?1930. The subject is popular among both Indian and international collectors. Translation & Analysis (front and reverse) No visible text, date, or signature on recto or verso. Borders contain only stylized decoration. Conclusion A classic Rajasthani miniature of a lady and peacock, c. 1910?1930, in excellent condition, with strong collector appeal. Value $875.

Seller Inventory # IPM_2025-10-10-216

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rajasthani Miniature: Lady Dancing with Peacock, North India c. 1910?1930
• Publisher: [Anonymous workshop, North India or Deccan], Rajasthan, North India (likely Jaipur, Kishangarh, or Mewar region
• Publication Date: 1930
• Language: Hindi
• Binding: No Binding
• Illustrator: Unique handmade miniature painting on a repurposed manuscript folio
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Dimensions: 18W x 27H x 0D centimeters 18 centimeters width by 27 centimeters height by 0 centimeters depth
• Weight: 1 ounce