A romantic Indo-Persian miniature painting (c. 1800–1900), attributed to a provincial Mughal or Deccani workshop in North India. The scene depicts a classic courtly couple in close embrace on an ornate carpet, set within a terraced garden and palace. Indo-Persian architecture, patterned carpet, and stylized landscape with floral and geometric borders. Persian/Urdu poetry in Nastaliq script in upper and lower panels, thematically matched to the romantic subject. Medium: Gouache and ink on handmade wasli paper. Condition: Moderate overall — significant edge loss, browning, color fading, surface wear, and foxing. Painted composition remains largely intact. Reverse features Persian poetry (ghazal form); no artist signature or date. Provincial or revival-period production; authentic 19th-century Indo-Persian tradition. North India, Mughal or Deccani workshop, c. 1800–1900, private US collection. Entry to mid-level collector piece; valued for decorative and literary interest. Size: approx. 17 x 12 cm.