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Nightscene with a seated lady and attendants: 904C

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Titles

Nightscene with a seated lady and attendants
Calligraphy

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1917-11) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

School or Style

Indian

Materials used in production

Bodycolour
White bodycolour
Ink
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Verso Height 169 mm Width 83 mm
Recto Height 267 mm Width 182 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 106
  • Location: Mount, verso, above
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Text: Quotation from the Gulestaun
  • Location: Mount, verso, below
  • Method of creation: Brown ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 904C
Primary reference Number: 35084

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 16 June 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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