Indian Paintings in the Nasser D. Khalili Collection
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Author Description
The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Indian paintings, comprised of works dating from the early sixteenth to the mid-nineteenth centuries, represents the production of Muslim ateliers such as those within the imperial Mughal courts, the Deccani sultanates and the provincial cities of Oudh. In addition to pages from many well-known Mughal illustrated manuscripts, the Collection includes more unusual images, such as one from an almost unknown Akbarnamah. Several of the early Mughal miniatures have European subjects, and eighteenth- and nineteenth-century works show the stronger connections with Europe that subsequently developed. Among the outstanding paintings in the Collection are a nineteenth-century processional scene four metres in lenth and a rare early Deccani manuscript used for taking auguries.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the historical significance and artistic evolution of Indian paintings within the Nasser D. Khalili Collection. Linda York Leach, a scholar of South Asian art, provides a comprehensive cataloging of works spanning from the early sixteenth to the mid-nineteenth centuries. The text examines the stylistic contributions of Muslim ateliers, specifically focusing on the Mughal courts, Deccani sultanates, and provincial centers like Oudh to establish a clear chronological and cultural framework for these pieces.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of Indian paintings dating from the early sixteenth to the mid-nineteenth centuries.
- Examination of artistic production within Mughal courts, Deccani sultanates, and Oudh.
- Scholarly documentation of rare manuscripts, including an obscure Akbarnamah and augury texts.
- Comparative study of European influences on Mughal and post-Mughal miniature painting styles.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this catalog as a vital resource for understanding the breadth of the Khalili Collection and the technical evolution of Indian miniature painting. Scholars frequently cite the work for its precise descriptions and its contribution to the study of cross-cultural artistic exchange between India and Europe.
Page Count:
248
Publication Date:
1998-09-01
Publisher:
Khalili Collections
ISBN-10:
0197276245
ISBN-13:
9780197276242
Islamic Art
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Painting Indic
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Indian Art
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