A Procession Scene with Musicians, from a copy of the Padshanama
1650
watercolor
paper
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1650
watercolor
paper
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
A Procession Scene with Musicians, from a copy of the Padshanama is a 1650 watercolor by Mughal, a Baroque work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
This painting shows a lively procession with musicians and people walking together. The scene is full of detail and color, with intricate patterns on the clothes and instruments. It's interesting to see how the artist used gold to add shine and luxury to the scene. To learn more about the style and methods used in this painting, look into the technique: watercolor.
This team of artists worked for emperors who wanted their portraits done in silk robes and gold leaf, like living Instagram filters.
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