Govardhan.The night of Shab-barat; A Mughal lady is letting off fireworks on the night of Shab-barat; with her girl attendant standing beside her holding a dish with more fireworks. Shab-barat is held on the eve of the fourteenth day of the month of Shaban; on which a vigil is observed with prayers; feasting and illuminations. On this night the lives and fortunes of mortals for the coming year are registered in heaven. Opaque watercolour.Originally published / produced in 1735-1740.1735-1740.J. 20; 2; London; British Library.