Azam Shah Returning from a Bird Shoot

The foreground of the painting is a pleasure grove, where Chandap, identified by an inscription, is reclining on a couch, entertained by her companions and maids. She is listening to the Veena, while her companions offer her drink and pan. Another inscription identifies Chand Bano ‘Mushtaq’ who is comfortably leaning against a tree, eagerly waiting for somebody. A group of ladies is sitting behind the Veena player while two ladies are enjoying their swim in the lake which is connected with a small canal. The sound created by Azam Shah’s jubilant party arriving there, has probably drawn the attention of one woman who looks behind in that direction. The female figures are drawn with easy flow of line of the Golconda artist. Instead of highly contrasting colours of the costumes, these women are distinguished by their big bright eyes and beautiful well-proportioned figures.