Falcons in art, Falcons in art--Pictorial works, Arts, Indic--Islamic influences
This miniature portrait of a nobleman holding a falcon and remains of its prey (the bird's legs are held in the man's left hand) was part of an... Show moreThis miniature portrait of a nobleman holding a falcon and remains of its prey (the bird's legs are held in the man's left hand) was part of an album of small court portraits prepared for Akbar I (1542-1605) Emperor of Hindustan. Portraits provided the emperor with a visual record of the members of his court. The work is attributed to the Indian miniaturist Basawan, active as a royal artist at the court of the Mughal Empire between 1556 and 1600. The miniature was later enlarged for an album prepared for Nūr-ud-dīn Muhammad Salīm (1569-1627), the future Jahāngīr, Mughal Emperor of India from 1605 to 1627. Title and date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2016.0030 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26116091 BIB-ID: 2796175 Major Harold Amery, London (1877-1915) Rt. Hon. Leopold Amery, C.H., P.C., London (1873-1955) Rt. Hon. Baron Amery of Lustleigh, P.C., London (1919-96) Michael Brand and Glenn D. Lowry, Akbar's India : art from the Mughal City of Victory, New York : Asia Society Galleries ; London : Sotheby Publications [distributor], 1985. Show less
Princes, Princes--Iran--Qajar dynasty, 1794-1925--Pictorial works
Miniature depicting a bearded prince richly adorned, seated on a jewelled throne, the wall behind with two-headed eagles and confronted birds. Title... Show moreMiniature depicting a bearded prince richly adorned, seated on a jewelled throne, the wall behind with two-headed eagles and confronted birds. Title and date devised by Library staff. The miniature is signed. The miniature is framed within polychrome and gold rule, laid down on card and mounted. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2017.0021 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26744776 BIB-ID: 2850323 Show less
