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Half-length
Portrait of a Mughal
Lady Chromolithograph, by Firmin-Didot, 19th century, after a Mughal painting Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris |
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A Mughal lady in profile
holding a flower. This gesture was a recurring motif in Mughal
portraiture, particularly in representations of women, who are
frequently depicted holding floral stems or small cups. This lady's
yellowish complexion may reflect the use of saffron-based cosmetic
preparations, which were valued for their beautifying properties. |
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