LAYLA VISITING MAJNUN IN THE FOREST Jodhpur, Marwar, North India, late 19th century Opaque pigments and gold on paper, the emaciated Majnun sitting under a tree whilst reading a manuscript, birds on the tree and a dog on his side as his only companions, Leyla sitting on her knees in front of him with a golden tray filled with delights, her two attendants behind her with more vessels and gifts for the restless lover, the background with a city view and high horizon line, within yellow and white rules, set in red borders, with an old inventory sticker in the back '7350 Jodhpur c.1840', 28.4cm x 21.6cm.