A ruler entertained on a terrace by musicians, Lucknow, North India, circa 1800, gouache on paper heightened with gold, within a later floral border, the youthful ruler sits smoking a gem encrusted gold huqqa with one slipper cast aside suggesting his relaxation and enjoyment at being entertained by a group of young female musicians, candles burn on the terrace as the sky above darkens, an older woman looks on, laid down on card, painting 29 x 17.5cm., overall 35.7 x 23.8cm. With painting flaking in areas around the candles, the border, the standing attendant and right side of the composition, with some slight water damage