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Exhibition Private - Europe & Africa |
Detail: The exhibition comprises a selection of about forty miniature paintings and works of art, giving a taste of court art in different media. The paintings range in date from the late sixteenth to the mid-nineteenth century. A fine painting from the ‘Third” Akbarnama depicts Sher Shah’s Capture of Rohtasgarh Fort in 1538 A.D., an Afghan adversary of Emperor Humayun who challenged him in gaining territory in Bengal. Ascribed to three known court artists, in palette and design it is an exceptional work. In contrast is an evocative painting by the Mewar court artist Tara, Sarup Singh at target practice in a garden, circa 1855, depicting the Udaipur ruler against a vibrant green ground.
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Contact Name: Oliver Forge and Brendan Lynch Contact Email: [email protected] Site URL: http://www.forgelynch.com |
Sher Khan Sur’s capture of Rohtasgarh Fort in 1538 A.D. |
Mughal India, 1595-1600 A.D. 30.5 by 18 cm., 12 by 7 1/8 in. painting; 36 by 23.5 cm., 14 1/8 by 9 ¼ in. folio Opaque watercolour and gold on paper, laid down on card |
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