Processional ElephantSold
Indo-European School
Opaque pigments on opaline
Gilded wood frame
15,5x20,5 cm
This oval miniature, presented features a stately processional elephant, a motif central to the Indo-Persian visual lexicon. The work is executed on opaline glass, a substrate prized in the early 20th century for its milky, translucent quality that adds a subtle depth to the wash.The composition reflects the era's fascination with the 'Grand Mughal' aesthetic, blending traditional Indian iconometry with European decorative sensibilities.