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Text, Folio 17 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488

Text, Folio 17 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

Unknown

1488

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Text, Folio 17 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra is a 1488 unspecified by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1488 · Mughal Painting
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The image depicts a painting of a woman with a red bindi on her forehead, wearing a white sari with a red border. She is seated in a chair, with her hands resting on her lap. The background of the painting is a light brown color, with some darker brown lines visible. The woman's face is turned slightly to the right, and her eyes are cast downward. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation. The painting appears to be a portrait of a woman, possibly a member of a royal or aristocratic family. The level of detail and craftsmanship suggests that it may have been created by a skilled artist. For more information on this style of painting, you might want to look into the Renaissance movement.

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