Artwork
A royal ram with a gold chain
A royal ram with a gold chain is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1704 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This painting depicts a ram adorned with a gold chain and a decorative collar, showcasing the animal's elaborate grooming.
- Accession no.
- 2013.298
- Credit line
- Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts a ram adorned with a gold chain and a decorative collar, showcasing the animal's elaborate grooming.
Subject & Meaning
The ram, likely from the Mughal royal menagerie, symbolizes the ruler's power and influence over their territories, as well as their interest in the natural world.
Technique & Style
The artist has used henna to color the ram's fur, creating distinctive red-orange puffs on its back, and rendered the gold chain and collar in detail.
Artist & collection
