Indian Painting of Emperor Shah Jahan on Horseback

19th century AD. A polychrome painting on fabric depicting a scene of Emperor Shah Jahan on horseback in rocky outcrop, returning after a successful hunting trip; an older man dressed in pink tunic and sky blue coat is offering him water from a shallow bowl, his family standing behind him before a yurt; above a large leafy tree under which the villagers are performing their daily tasks. 282 grams, 131 x 80cm (51 1/2 x 31 1/2"). From the Sidhu family collection; previously the property of the current owner’s late grandfather, chief scoutmaster for Kenya. The vendor writes 'The painting is from my grandfather who has recently passed away he was a prominent figure being chief scoutmaster for Kenya, migrating there from India in the 1940s, where he became charter president for the Lions club, all the art he purchased was in this time as he would travel back to his home village of Mohi, Punjab every year. My grandfather was headteacher all his life in Kenya, he has met the Queen on several occasions and was commended for his contribution to the scouts.'
Condition Report: Fine condition.