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Repenting his conduct, ‘Ubaid falls at the feet of his parents, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Forty-second Night

Unknown , 1560

Repenting his conduct, ‘Ubaid falls at the feet of his parents, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Forty-second Night, by Unknown, unspecified, 1560
Repenting his conduct, ‘Ubaid falls at the feet of his parents, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Forty-second Night, by Unknown, unspecified, 1560

Repenting his conduct, ‘Ubaid falls at the feet of his parents, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Forty-second Night is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1560 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This painting illustrates a scene from the Tuti-nama, a collection of tales told by a parrot.

Accession no.
1962.279.275.a
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. A. Dean Perry

About this work

Bright reds, greens, and golds fill the scene, with tiny details like embroidered robes and a parrot perched nearby.

A man kneels on a patterned carpet, arms outstretched toward two older figures who reach down to embrace him. Bright reds, greens, and golds fill the scene, with tiny details like embroidered robes and a parrot perched nearby.

This painting comes from a book of parrot tales told to Emperor Akbar’s court. The story teaches a lesson: family comes first. The parrot isn’t just decoration, it’s the wise voice that sets the whole scene in motion.

Look up Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605) to see more paintings like this.

Overview

This painting illustrates a scene from the Tuti-nama, a collection of tales told by a parrot. It depicts 'Ubaid, a young man, seeking forgiveness from his parents after being counseled by a wise parrot.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows 'Ubaid kneeling on a carpet, embracing his parents, symbolizing his repentance and return to familial duty, as advised by the parrot and a myna bird.

Technique & Style

The painting features vibrant colors, including reds, greens, and golds, and intricate details such as embroidered robes, characteristic of Mughal art from the court of Emperor Akbar.

History & Provenance

The work is part of a manuscript created for Akbar's court during his reign from 1556 to 1605, a period marked by significant cultural and artistic production.

Context

The Tuti-nama was a didactic text, using the parrot's tales to impart moral lessons, in this case, the importance of familial obedience.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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