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'A chameleon' [1612] by Ustãd Mãnsur - the leading animal painter at the court of the Mughal Emperor Jahāngīr. Such grace!




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2020-04-28

Thread on Mughal dishes with a Central Asian/Khorasani origin:

Let´s start with Samosas, one of the most famous Indian/Pakistani snacks, originated in Central Asia. The name "Samosa" comes from the Sogdian word "Sambosak".

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2020-04-28

One of Maria Cosway’s most unusual works, a depiction of a woman praying to the sun, painted in 1784 and now in , was probably inspired by a Mughal miniature of a sun worshipper, which was itself derived from a European prototype. Read in full: https://t.co/n0FfJjl93D

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2020-04-25

The Ninth Guru was asked to perform miracles to prove his divinity. Refusing to do so he was beheaded. A dazzling divine light was beaming upon the Guru’s Face. Then named, ‘Hind Di Chadar’ suggesting that he gave up his life to protect the freedom of non Muslims in Mughal India.

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2020-04-12

& here I am with the largest available candlelight. Hope goes away now!

This c1600 painting of 'A Courtier holding a Candlestick', now in is from S C Welch collection.

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2020-04-06

Can't a man rest if he is a suspect? What is happening below my window?
Sold by (JK-137), 18th century of 'A Lady Dancing beneath Balcony'.
A beautiful painting suggesting romance beneath Night-sky. Exceptionally detailed.

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2020-03-11

Mehrunissa Also Known as Nur Jahan Was Wife of Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Born In 1577 In Persian Family, Nur Jahan Was The Most Powerful Woman In Jahangir's Court

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2020-03-07

Abdur Rahman Chughtai (1894 – 1975) was a painter artist and intellectual from Pakistan, who created his own unique, distinctive painting style influenced by Mughal art, miniature painting, Art Nouveau and Islamic art traditions.

"Guarded Beauty", Mohammed Abdur Rahman Chughtai

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2020-03-02

Mughal art •• Zebra • Nilgai Blue Cow • A Chameleon, paintings by Ustad Mansur

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2020-02-25

(Close-up)
A portrait of a Rajput nobleman,
attributed to the Mughal master Manohar
Gouache and gold on paper
Mughal, circa 1610-20

"Manohar was the son of Basawan, one of the most celebrated artists at Akbar's Mughal court."
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2020-02-21

Prince Dara Shikoh portrayed as a royal ascetic, Mughal India, circa 1640-55.

Unlike the typical portrait of a Mughal Prince, this portrait is remarkable for depicting Dara with a bare torso & lungi, in an ascetic pose that has yogic associations, a pose known as gomukhasana.

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2020-01-24

A chameleon, 1612. Ustad Mansur.

Ustad Mansur was a seventeenth-century Mughal painter renowned for his depictions of flora and fauna, particularly birds.

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2020-01-20

A painting of the Holy Family on from early 17th century. Note the Indianisation of Mary - the henna-tipped fingers, the bindi & the jewellery of gold, emeralds, pearls & rubies. From Cleveland Museum of Art.

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2019-12-25

A Prince Sitting on a Terrace
Ardeshir Album
Mughal, 17thC

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2019-12-15

A Nath Yogi with Two White Dogs, folio from the Salim Album
Albums
Mughal, c. 1600

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2019-12-02

In a first for German luxury brand , its High Artistry edition showcases Indian jewellery traditions during the period, and the influence of speaks with ideator, CEO Nicolas Baretzki, to find out more. https://t.co/cdDEZFwPv9

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2019-11-30

inspired wall hanging( as it is titled)
1610-40 (2.75mtr) Brooklyn Museum
notice subject-painting dyed-are European so called gentlemen?
WhiteMughals?

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2019-11-25

It’s always a pleasure to host students in our Print Room. Today we looked at Mughal manuscripts & paintings including the Baburbama, portraits of Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan ..

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2019-11-19

'Two Wild Buffalos' from c1589, composed by & artist for ruler
now with .
On arrival in India, encountered many animals & flora which he hadn't seen before & these were precisely described in his memoirs.

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2019-11-11