Indian Antique Miniature Painting of Couple with Hookah

DescriptionIndian antique miniature painting of a scene in the inner court of a wealthy house at night. A young nobleman and beautiful lady share a hookah in the central courtyard. Three beautiful attendants hold the hookah and play music to entertain the couple The full moon can be seen in the distance over the tops of rolling hills.. This is a book illustration and has writing at the top and on the back of the paper. Painted in gouache.Age: 19th century