This watercolour on paper Mughal style artwork represents a wonderful scenario from one of the royal ladies' hunting outings. The Mughal paintings, which were considered court art, were also natural history diaries. After careful investigation, the drawings would not only tell you about the hunt, but also about the flora and animals. This Mughal miniature artwork depicts two royal ladies seated on an adorned boat fighting a frightening crocodile with full strength and bravery. The purple landscape represents terrain, while the black water filled with fish represents a deep river.
The women are dressed exquisitely, with beautiful jewellery and flowing gowns. The artist conveys their drive and attention with skill, emphasising their prowess as hunters. There is also a flagbearer depicted as an embellished elephant, which introduces the viewer to the wealth of the time. The picture, in addition to being a record of a bygone age, is a brilliant play of colours, with each colour complementing and increasing the effect of the others.
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