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A striking vintage Indian portrait drawing depicting an elegantly adorned royal woman or noble lady in traditional courtly attire.
The sitter is shown in a graceful side profile, wearing an elaborate jeweled headdress together with large ornamental earrings and multiple strands of necklaces across the neck and chest. Particular attention has been given to the facial features, jewelry and flowing hair, giving the portrait a refined and distinctly Indian character.
Executed predominantly in dark graphite, pencil or charcoal-like media on a warm brown paper/card support, the artist has combined delicate outlines with softly shaded areas to create depth and contrast. The carefully drawn eye, nose and lips provide a strong focal point, while the darker treatment of the hair and areas surrounding the face gives the portrait an atmospheric quality.
The headdress is especially attractive, with scrolling decoration, bead-like details and a flowing fabric element behind the head. The elaborate earrings and layered necklaces add considerable decorative interest and suggest the subject is intended to represent a royal, aristocratic or courtly woman.
The naturally aged brown surface gives the work considerable antique character and an appealing old-world appearance. It would display particularly well as part of a collection of Indian art, portraiture, courtly subjects, drawings or works on paper.
Medium: Pencil / graphite and shaded drawing on brown paper or card
Subject: Portrait of an Indian royal or noble woman in profile
Origin/Style: Indian
Orientation: Portrait / vertical
Approximate Size: 14 × 10 inches (approximately 35.5 × 25.5 cm)
Condition
Vintage/pre-owned condition with age-related marks, staining, discoloration and wear visible. There are areas of surface wear and marks consistent with the age and nature of the piece. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
Suggested Item Specifics
Type: Drawing
Subject: Portrait / Woman / Royalty
Style: Traditional Indian
Material: Paper / Card
Medium: Pencil / Graphite
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original artwork
Framing: Unframed
Country/Region of Manufacture: India
