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Two princes and a courtier seated on the ground facing right: PD.182-1948

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Two princes and a courtier seated on the ground facing right

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

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Description

Originally formed part of PD.180-1948.

Legal notes

Bequeathed 1946 by P.C. Manuk and Miss G.M. Coles, through the National Art Collections Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 129 mm
Width: 164 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1948) by Manuk, P. C. and Coles, G. M., Miss

Dating

1720s
Production date: circa AD 1725

Note

'Right-hand, Muhammad Kasim, centre, Muhammad Farrukhsiyar'. N.T., (Jan. 1970, note in file).

School or Style

Mogul School

Materials used in production

Watercolour
White bodycolour
Ink
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour with some white, gold, pen and ink on laid paper, laid down

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.182-1948
Primary reference Number: 33203

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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