Artwork
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1560 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This page is a text page from a manuscript, featuring handwritten text in Arabic script.
About this work
Overview
This page is a text page from a manuscript, featuring handwritten text in Arabic script. The page is worn and aged, with visible signs of wear.
Technique & Style
The text is written in neat black script, framed by a thin red border, with a single blue underline near the middle. The handwriting is careful and precise, indicating a high level of craftsmanship.
Subject & Meaning
The text is part of 'Tales of a Parrot' (Tuti-nama), a story created for Prince Salim. The careful execution suggests the manuscript was highly valued by its owner.
Context
The manuscript is part of a larger work, with other pages likely featuring similar text and possibly illustrations.
Artist & collection
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page