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Text, Folio 23 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488

Text, Folio 23 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

Unknown

1488

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Text, Folio 23 (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 painting shows a page from an ancient book, with text written in a language that looks like Hindi or Sanskrit. The text is written in black ink on a beige background, with some red accents and a red circle in the center. The page is surrounded by a red border, which is slightly worn and faded. The text is written in a beautiful, flowing script, with intricate details and flourishes. The red accents add a pop of color and help to highlight important words or phrases. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. The painting is a beautiful example of ancient Indian art, and it would be interesting to learn more about the artist who created it. To learn more about the movement that inspired this piece, look up the Renaissance.

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