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Courtesan at a window with wine flask and cup. Bikaner, circa 1770. Gouache, silver and gold on paper. Stamp of Bikaner Royal Library on reverse. 9 x 6cm

Prior to the mid-18th century the Bikaner kalam was heavily influenced by Mughal painting. After this time, Jodhpur increrasingly became the primary influence, as with this example.