Escapade at Night: 1800 - 1810

"Escapade at Night" is a miniature painting created by the artist Chokha between 1800 and 1810. The oval composition depicts a dramatic scene set against a dark night sky. In the foreground, a man scales a rope that leads into the window of a building, possibly a palace. Below, figures appear to be guarding the building, perhaps preventing the man from escaping. The painting is notable for its meticulous detail, including the depiction of the surrounding landscape, which is alive with trees and animals. The work is considered to be a prime example of the Kangra style of Indian miniature painting, which flourished in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.