Lot 268 A LARGE PORTRAIT OF A MUGHAL EMPEROR, 19TH CENTURY

Gouache colour on paper, depicts Emperor Aurangzeb, one of the most prominent rulers of the Mughal Empire, rendered in the traditional Mughal miniature style. The profile portrait shows the emperor with a composed expression, wearing a finely detailed turban of soft green hues and a light pink robe adorned with delicate folds and transparent layering, demonstrating the artist’s mastery of gouache technique. The background is a muted golden yellow framed by a decorative border of red and gold, enhancing the regal presence of the subject. 49 by 40 cm.