Major William Palmer with His Second Wife, the Mughal Princess Bibi Faiz Bakhsh

Major William Palmer with His Second Wife, the Mughal Princess Bibi Faiz Bakhsh from 1785 is one of Zoffany's most remarkable Indian paintings, documenting an Anglo-Indian relationship during the period of expanding British influence in India. Palmer's marriage to a Mughal princess reflected the cultural intermingling that characterized early British-Indian relations. Characteristic of Zoffany's approach, the work displays meticulous detail, warm lighting, vivid characterization in intimate group settings.

The double portrait combines European portrait conventions with Indian costume and setting, demonstrating Zoffany's ability to bridge cultural visual traditions with sensitivity and precision.