Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets

Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets

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A portrait of Miyan Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman signed by Muhammad Gawhar, India, Mughal, early 18th century

Auction Closed

October 26, 12:30 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

ink and gouache on paper, nasta'liq inscription


painting: 18.1 by 14.1cm.

leaf: 20 by 15.5cm.

The inscription indicates that this is a portrait of Miyan Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman, by Muhammad Gawhar. During Aurangzeb's reign (1658-1707) the production of illustrated manuscripts declined and instead paintings took the form of portraits of the emperor and his officers, their differences of character taking second place to the straightforward depiction of their physical features (Falk & Archer 1981 p.89).

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