The Mughal prince Mirza Nili Sahib Bahadur seated with his sons Mirza Kamran Bahadur and Mirza Humayun Bahadur in a palace chamber, circa 1880
Nasta’liq inscriptions of identification on painted surface
Gouacha and gold leaf on paper
Gouacha and gold leaf on paper
27 x 18.5 cm
10 5/8 x 7 1/4 in
10 5/8 x 7 1/4 in
Mirza Nili Sahib Bahadur (1762-1825) was a son of the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II (1728-1806) and produced six sons and three daughters. Two of his sons are depicted, along...
Mirza Nili Sahib Bahadur (1762-1825) was a son of the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II (1728-1806)
and produced six sons and three daughters. Two of his sons are depicted, along with their father in a
place interior which is decorated with mirrors, pietra dura work and sumptuous carpets, upon which
sit charming toys; a figure of a dancing girl, with a horse and parakeet.
Henry Graves and Co. were dealers, publishers and framers, based at 6 Pall Mall from 1844-1919.
The label on the backboard bears an inscribed ‘5’, suggesting possible exhibition at the gallery at
some stage.
and produced six sons and three daughters. Two of his sons are depicted, along with their father in a
place interior which is decorated with mirrors, pietra dura work and sumptuous carpets, upon which
sit charming toys; a figure of a dancing girl, with a horse and parakeet.
Henry Graves and Co. were dealers, publishers and framers, based at 6 Pall Mall from 1844-1919.
The label on the backboard bears an inscribed ‘5’, suggesting possible exhibition at the gallery at
some stage.
Provenance
Henry Graves and Co. Ltd, 6 Pall Mall, LondonPrivate collection, North Dorset