Harem night-bathing scene, from the Late Shah Jahan Album (recto)

A painting depicting a scene of women in and around a body of water, surrounded by a border with more women. The central scene shows women in white garments standing and sitting in the water. Some are standing on the steps leading into the water, and one man stands on a platform at the top of the steps. The background includes trees, a building with a yellow roof, and a blue sky with a full moon. The border around the central scene is pink and gold, with a floral pattern. Eight women are painted around the border, each in a different pose. The women in the border have dark hair and wear various colored garments. The background of the border is a yellow-beige color with a subtle floral pattern. The overall style of the painting is traditional Indian or Mughal. The color palette is muted, with earth tones and pastels. The painting appears to be on a yellowed paper or parchment. The women in the scene appear to be bathing or relaxing. The atmosphere is serene and peaceful.

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Dimensions: 617 × 900 px
Museum Record: View original

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Harem night-bathing scene, from the Late Shah Jahan Album (recto)

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