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Text, Folio 22 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488

Text, Folio 22 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

Unknown

1488

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Text, Folio 22 (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

This painting shows a page filled with text in a foreign language. The text is written in black ink with red accents, and there's a large red circle in the middle. The page has two red strips on either side, and the background is a light brown color. The text is written in a decorative style, with intricate details and flourishes. The red accents add a pop of color and help to break up the text. The large red circle in the middle of the page draws the viewer's eye and adds visual interest. This painting is a great example of the art of calligraphy, which is the decorative handwriting of letters and words. To learn more about this technique, check out the artist Unknown.

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