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Mughal artist
Painting of a desert wheatear and portrait of Ashraf Khan. c. 1610-1750
32.7 x 22.2 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 1005069.i
Mughal artist
Master: Mughal album of portraits, animals and birds. Item: Painting of a desert wheatear and portrait of Ashraf Khan c. 1610-1750
Mughal artist
Master: Mughal album of portraits, animals and birds. Item: Painting of a desert wheatear and portrait of Ashraf Khan c. 1610-1750
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recto:
Desert wheatear, early 17th century.
A small, black and tan bird that winters in Pakistan, painted in the style of the artist Mansur. It faces right in grassy landscape beside a stream, with flights of birds in the sky.
verso:
Ashraf Khan, c. 1750-80.
Portrait of Alamgir's courtier Ashraf Khan standing on a terrace. He clasps a Deccani firangi sword in his right hand and holds a jewel in his left.
The green background and sky appear to be later additions.
For further information on this album see RCIN 1005069. -
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Measurements
32.7 x 22.2 cm (folio dimensions)
13.9 x 8.2 cm (bird) (image)
21.2 x 13 cm (portrait) (image)
