Sensuousness is an integral part of Indians and India is the land where the infamous Kamasutra, the ancient Hindu text describing human sexual behaviour. Mughal Art is incomplete without depicting sensuousness. This picture portrays a couple in a passionate position. Food and drinks have been laid out for the couple to savour. while a lady in waiting is feeding a parrot a large green chilli, a favourite of parrots. The parrot has a historic significance as there are various tales revolving around a parrot. The ability of parrots to talk was utilized very efficiently. The backdrop shows rock covered hills which is the topography of Rajasthan. A palace like structure is also depicted behind the hills. The gold dot designs around the motif highlights the picture. The jewellery, waist bands, borders etc are also in gold. When the painting is placed against the light, the yellow / gold lines reflect. Originally, they were made using gold. This piece of art is designed on old documents which are available for sale in the markets. These papers are either old Government papers or leaves from old scriptures.

Art Form ÔÇô Mughal Art

Material: Paper and natural and acrylic dyes/ colours

Maintenance and cleaning: Take a dry cloth and wipe the surface. The colours donÔÇÖt fade since it is based out of natural dyes

Note: - This is an unframed piece