Mughal ruler Humayun defeating the Afghans before reconquering India, folio from an Akbar-nama (Book of Akbar) of Abu’l Fazl (Indian, 1551–1602), mughal, c. 1590

Mughal ruler Humayun defeating the Afghans before reconquering India, folio from an Akbar-nama (Book of Akbar) of Abu’l Fazl (Indian, 1551–1602)

Archival Details

  • Tradition: Mughal
  • Period: c. 1590
  • Medium: Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: Image: 31.2 x 18.6 cm (12 5/16 x 7 5/16 in.); Overall: 36.5 x 23.1 cm (14 3/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
  • Credit line: Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund
  • Source: The Cleveland Museum of Art, accession 1971.77

Mughal painting developed in the imperial ateliers of the Mughal court from the 16th through 18th centuries, combining Persian manuscript traditions with Indian and European influences. Typically rendered in opaque watercolor on paper, it is known for detailed portraiture, historical chronicles, and naturalistic studies of flora and fauna.

Artwork Details

Artist

Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund

Tradition

Mughal

File

1692 × 2560 px · JPG · 904 KB

Accession no.

1971.77

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