Lot 802 MUGHAL RIVER PROCESSION SCENE, INDIA, 18TH CENTURY

Opaque pigments heightened on paper. This intricate sepia-toned miniature painting captures a royal Mughal river procession, likely depicting a historical or courtly scene. At the center, a pavilion boat holds seated nobles or scholars, surrounded by a flotilla of figures in elaborately detailed boats. The composition emphasizes movement, ceremony, and social hierarchy—hallmarks of Mughal visual storytelling. The domed architecture, fine line work, and presence of fish in the water reflect naturalistic detail and refined court aesthetics. 24 by 13 cm.