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. It dates from 1560 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This artwork is a text page from the Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama), executed in black ink on a lightly yellowed background.
About this work
History & Provenance
The text page from the Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama) is dated to circa 1560, aligning with its attribution to the Mughal Empire during the mid-16th century.
The text page from the Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama) is dated to circa 1560, aligning with its attribution to the Mughal Empire during the mid-16th century.
It entered the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1962 as part of an acquisition (accession number 1962.279.300.a), where it remains held.
The text page from the Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama), created in 1560, is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The work is cataloged under the accession number 1962.279.300.a. Originating from the Mughal Empire, this painting was acquired by the museum in 1962. No specific exhibition history is provided in the available records.
Overview
This artwork is a text page from the Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama), executed in black ink on a lightly yellowed background. The page features neatly arranged horizontal lines of text, with select portions boxed for emphasis.
Subject & Meaning
The text is part of a narrative titled Tales of a Parrot, suggesting a literary or storytelling theme. The emphasis on certain sections through boxing implies strategic highlighting of key points or themes within the story.
Technique & Style
The writing is characterized by a flowing yet precise quality, with subtle variations in line thickness. The overall appearance reflects a meticulous, handwritten aesthetic.
Context
Similar examples of handwritten art can be found at The Cleveland Museum of Art, contextualizing this piece within a broader tradition of such craftsmanship.
Legacy
No specific information is given regarding the impact or legacy of this particular page within the broader Tales of a Parrot collection or in the history of manuscript illustration.
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
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