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Indian School (20th Century) Untitled (Shah Jahan on the battlements of the Red Fort)
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Indian School (20th Century) Untitled (Shah Jahan on the battlements of the Red Fort) signed lower left indecipherable watercolour and pencil on board 27.9 x 21.3cm (11 x 8 3/8in). Footnotes: Provenance Property from a private collection, England. Note: There is another image on the reverse of the painting, likely a mythological scene, depicting a daasi with a naga. The iconic image of Shah Jahan on the battlements of the Red Fort captures a poignant moment in the life of the Mughal emperor who epitomized the grandeur of his era. Built during his reign, the Red Fort in Delhi symbolized the zenith of Mughal architectural excellence and imperial power. Shah Jahan is often depicted gazing outward, a ruler who once presided over a vast and flourishing empire but, by the later years of his life, was confined to the Agra Fort under house arrest by his son, Aurangzeb. This portrayal of Shah Jahan is deeply evocative, embodying both the majesty of his rule and the personal tragedy of his downfall. The battlements of the Red Fort serve as a reminder of the empire he built, with their grandeur contrasting against his isolation. Shah Jahan's contributions to India, including architectural masterpieces like the Taj Mahal, define his legacy, while images of him at the Red Fort resonate as symbols of the transient nature of power and the enduring impact of artistic and cultural achievements. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Indian School (20th Century) Untitled (Shah Jahan on the battlements of the Red Fort) signed lower left indecipherable watercolour and pencil on board 27.9 x 21.3cm (11 x 8 3/8in). Footnotes: Provenance Property from a private collection, England. Note: There is another image on the reverse of the painting, likely a mythological scene, depicting a daasi with a naga. The iconic image of Shah Jahan on the battlements of the Red Fort captures a poignant moment in the life of the Mughal emperor who epitomized the grandeur of his era. Built during his reign, the Red Fort in Delhi symbolized the zenith of Mughal architectural excellence and imperial power. Shah Jahan is often depicted gazing outward, a ruler who once presided over a vast and flourishing empire but, by the later years of his life, was confined to the Agra Fort under house arrest by his son, Aurangzeb. This portrayal of Shah Jahan is deeply evocative, embodying both the majesty of his rule and the personal tragedy of his downfall. The battlements of the Red Fort serve as a reminder of the empire he built, with their grandeur contrasting against his isolation. Shah Jahan's contributions to India, including architectural masterpieces like the Taj Mahal, define his legacy, while images of him at the Red Fort resonate as symbols of the transient nature of power and the enduring impact of artistic and cultural achievements. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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