Indian Antique Mughal Miniature Painting of a Prince with Tiger

Indian Antique Mughal Miniature Painting of a Prince with Tiger

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Indian

Period

Pre 1900

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Antique Indian Mughal album leaf miniature painting of a prince with tiger. He stands adorned in sumptuous clothing, intricately embroidered with tiny florals. A blue halo and bejeweled crown imply his Imperial rank. He holds a small pink blossom. This is most likely a portrait of the Emperor Jahangir, son of Akbar the Great. Beside him sits a tiger, emphasizing the Emperor’s power and wealth as well as an appreciation of the beauty of nature often found in Mughal art. Along the top of the image and on the reverse of the paper is Persian writing. Gouache and ink on paper.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 12 1/2″ high x 8″ wide

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Antique Indian Mughal album leaf miniature painting of a prince with tiger. He stands adorned in sumptuous clothing, intricately embroidered with tiny florals. A blue halo and bejeweled crown imply his Imperial rank. He holds a small pink blossom. This is most likely a portrait of the Emperor Jahangir, son of Akbar the Great. Beside him sits a tiger, emphasizing the Emperor’s power and wealth as well as an appreciation of the beauty of nature often found in Mughal art. Along the top of the image and on the reverse of the paper is Persian writing. Gouache and ink on paper.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 12 1/2″ high x 8″ wide

Additional information

Region

Indian

Period

Pre 1900

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