Description (Labels & Markings)
Hand written note on back of painting reads 'Framed 30 July 1998 (Thurs). Painting of King Theebaw (r. 1878 - 1885) and his Queen Sup[illegible] watching a dance performance in the palace gardens at Mandalay, Burma. late c.1880s (Portobello Road London)'. The description given on the back of the painting and the one given in Singer's original inventory are slightly different, however these could be different interpretations of the same scene.
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Author: Annie McKay

Description (Labels & Markings)
Picture of a fan adhered to the back panel of the frame, the fan appears to be a similar theme as the silk painting seen.
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Author: Annie McKay

Description (Labels & Markings)
Typed label affixed to frame reads '94'.
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Author: Annie McKay

Context (References)
Singer, Noel Francis. 2007. 'The Last Diva of Mandalay'. In Arts of Asia. Vol 37. Fig. 4 and 5.
Event Date 2007
Author: Annie McKay

Description (Physical description)
Framed painting on silk depicting Thebaw and his two consorts watching a theatrical performance in the Palace Gardens. The scene shows a variety of peoples present at Burmese court, the King and his consorts, attendants, theatrical performers and an orchestra.
Event Date 15/11/2017
Author: Annie McKay