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The lady, dressed in traditional attire, receives a gesture of guidance or adjustment from the older woman. The architectural elements, including the domed roof and the crenellated wall, provide a structured backdrop for the interaction. The palette relies on earthy tones, contrasted by the bold red border that frames the scene, a common feature in manuscript pages of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the scene, lines of Devanagari script are inscribed within a red panel, integrating the visual narrative with the poetic text. The treatment of the foliage and the soft, cloudy sky demonstrates the artist's attention to atmospheric detail, while the flat application of colour maintains the two-dimensional quality typical of the miniature tradition. This piece offers a glimpse into the courtly culture of the time, where literature and visual art were closely linked to explore themes of romance and social hierarchy. The preservation of the paper and the application of gold pigment suggest it was intended for a royal or aristocratic collection, serving as both a literary illustration and a decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-handmaiden-again-appeals-for-justice-and-the-prince-is-led-to-the-place-of-execution-for-the-third-time-from-a-tuti-nama-tales-of-a-parrot-eighth-night-gujarati-school\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe handmaiden again appeals for justice and the prince is led to the place of execution for the third time, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Eighth Night - Gujarati School — Gujarati School\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/court-lady-singing-and-playing-the-vina-muhammad-rizavi-hindi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCourt lady singing and playing the vina - Muhammad Rizavi Hindi — Muhammad Rizavi Hindi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ibrahim","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58901006877007,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58901330035023,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58901330067791,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58901330100559,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58901330133327,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58901330166095,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58901330198863,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58901330231631,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58901330264399,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58901330297167,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58901330329935,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58901330362703,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Lady-and-Her-Duenna_-Page-from-a-Dispersed-Rasikapriya_Poster_CompositorV1_1790552950608.jpg?v=1790569590","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/a-lady-and-her-duenna-page-from-a-dispersed-rasikapriya-ibrahim","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}