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Her attire is complemented by heavy jewellery, including multiple strands of pearls and ornate headwear, which signify her elevated status within the courtly environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure holds a small fan in her raised right hand, while her left hand rests against her waist. The background is a dark, textured grey, which allows the bright green of the garment and the gold accents to emerge with clarity. A small mirror is visible on the wall behind her, adding a layer of spatial depth to the otherwise flat composition. The entire scene is framed by a decorative border featuring floral motifs in red, gold, and green, typical of the period's aesthetic preferences for framed manuscript illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRamji demonstrates a high degree of technical precision in the rendering of the jewellery and the fabric patterns. The application of gold leaf provides a reflective quality that contrasts with the matte finish of the paper. This piece offers a view into the intersection of mythological narrative and historical portraiture, where the identity of the sitter is merged with the divine character of Radha. The work remains a fine example of the technical skill present in Indian workshops during this era, balancing traditional iconography with a refined, decorative sensibility that appealed to both local nobility and European collectors of the time.\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\/sarkhej-roza-ahmedabad-india-edwin-lord-weeks\" 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;\"\u003eSarkhej Roza, Ahmedabad, India - Edwin Lord Weeks — Edwin Lord Weeks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/prince-with-four-attendants-sri-prathi-singh-of-ratlam-unknown-rajasthani-artist\" 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;\"\u003ePrince with Four Attendants (Sri Prathi Singh of Ratlam) - Unknown Rajasthani Artist — Unknown Rajasthani Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ramji","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58913872118095,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58913992737103,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58913992769871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58913992802639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58913992835407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58913992868175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58913992900943,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58913992933711,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58913992966479,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58913992999247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58913993032015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58913993064783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Woman-of-the-Court-Dressed-as-Radha_Poster_CompositorV1_1790664145218.jpg?v=1790667882","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/a-woman-of-the-court-dressed-as-radha-ramji","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}