Mughal School, Heroine, 18th Century, Oil on Board

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A trio of hand painted, framed, oil on board panels.All based on Indian artwork from the 18th Century. One depicting … Read more A trio of hand painted, framed, oil on board panels.All based on Indian artwork from the 18th Century. One depicting a serene scene of women bathing near a lotus pond. One depicting the famous Utka Nayika, a heroine awaiting her lover in the forest. The largest panel is characteristic of Mughal School style art, depicting a historical hunting scene which incorporates detailed figures, animals and intricate border patterns.Beautiful as a backdrop to a bed - presiding gently over the room like a painted sky, best hung lower than instinct suggests so it feels embraced by the space rather than floating above it. An entry hall with a good run of wall is a gift - it's the first thing you see and an image that lingers.The gap between panels matters more than you expect. Too wide and the eye loses the thread; too close and the work becomes claustrophobic. Somewhere between 3 and 6 centimetres tends to feel considered — a breath, not a break.This unique artwork is a statement piece from our collection to yours.Height 130.5 cm (51.4 inches)Width 100.5 cm largest panel (39.6 inches), Pair 70 cm each (27.6 inches)Depth 2 cm (0.8 inches) Great condition. Some imperfections. See less