Archival Details
- Tradition: Mughal
- Period: c. 1630
- Medium: Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
- Dimensions: Overall: 5.4 x 3.7 cm (2 1/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
- Credit line: Gift of J. H. Wade
- Source: The Cleveland Museum of Art, accession 1920.1969
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.