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Ruler and His Court watching a Nautch Dancer and Musicians

Ruler and His Court watching a Nautch Dancer and Musicians

DrawingsIndian19th century

Ruler and His Court watching a Nautch Dancer and Musicians

19th century

Description

The drawing depicts an enthroned ruler at the top center of the image under an awning. He wears a turban with ornaments that signify his royal status and has a large, black shield (dhal) in front of him. Behind him are three attendants, one of which holds a flywhisk over his shoulder, which also denotes the ruler’s status. At the center of the image is a young Nautch girl. Nautch (“dance”, “dancing”) is one of the several styles of popular dancing in North Indian performed by young women. She is accompanied by a group of male musicians. Flanking them is a row of courtiers.

Classification

Drawings

Technique

Brushwork

Medium

Ink on paper

Culture

Indian

Period

British period

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

32 x 24.8 cm (12 5/8 x 9 3/4 in.)

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