Indian antique miniature painting of a scene in the inner court of a wealthy house at night. A group of beautiful ladies enjoy the cool night air, read and converse in the central courtyard. A noble of the household looks down from a tower window and is spotted by one of the ladies. 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 on paper.

Age: 19th century