TSM Accession: P-4194
Pleach No: PIF/00DMP61
Title: A Begum holding a flower
Style:Golconda School – Deccani Miniature
Artist: Unknown
Medium: Water colour on paper
Dimensions: 21 x 14 cms
Period: 17th– 18th century CE
Rights: Telangana State Museum, Hyderabad
Documented by: Pleach India Foundation, Hyderabad
The artwork depicts a Begum of the Qutb Shahi era, radiating elegance.With elegant gold accents, a delicate color palette, and refined emotional expression, it exemplifies the sophistication of Golconda art.
Clad in a richly embroidered robe and matching dupatta, she stands before a central gallery overlooking a beautiful garden with a fountain and path. Pearls adorn her jewelry, from armbands to earrings. In her raised hand, she gracefully holds a delicate white flower, completing her portrayal of royalty. The subtle color scheme and the simplicity of the composition, accented by the extensive use of gold, are hallmarks of the Golconda artistic style.
