This is an antique Indian miniature watercolour painting. It is painted with thick opaque watercolour or gouache and is on paper. It has its original red mount around the image - and is then framed. The frame is a more modern frame.
On stylistic grounds, it probably dates to the early 20th century.
This one features a full-length portrait of a man seated on the ground - he is in contemplation. He sits below a leafy tree and a landscape setting. He is leaning back against two large decorative cushions. He is sitting crossed legged on the ground and has a string of mala beads which he uses in his meditation and prayers. He has a fine white shirt that is sheer and falls over his baggy striped trousers. He wears a turban which fleck of gold on it. The composition has little flicks of gold across the whole picture. The man medatating is a scholar - and in front of him are books, an ink well and pen holder.
The landscape is also reflective. The sky has fluffy clouds at the upper margin. The central distance has green fields receding into the distance. The foreground is a white colour.
The frame is a later one - but it looks just fine on the little artwork. It is a nice clean painting- all ready to hang on your wall. I have taken lots of images so you can see all the details in the work. It will look lovely on display. There is a little ripple to the paper but not noticeable when the work is hung. I have taken this into account with my pricing.
Dimensions: Frame size is 26 x 21 cm. The image size is 14 x 7.8 cm.
It is in good condition and is in a vintage dappled silver-tone wooden frame. It is an attractive work for display - and ready for you to just hang on your wall.
Postage will be with Royal Mail Tracked and Signed For Postage. This will be applied to your order at the checkout.