. English: The Emperor Aurangzeb Carried on a Palanquin Painting by Bhavanidas (active ca. 1700–1748) Object Name: Illustrated single work Date: ca. 1705–20 Geography: India Medium: Opaque watercolor and gold on paper Dimensions: H. 22 7/8 in. ( cm) W. 15 1/8 in. ( cm) Classification: Codices Credit Line: Louis V. Bell Fund, 2003 Accession Number: This artwork is not on display Share Add to MyMet Description The emperor Aurangzeb (r. 1656–1707) and his royal hunting party are shown here in one of the final grand imperial images of the Mughal era. Preparations for t
. English: The Emperor Aurangzeb Carried on a Palanquin Painting by Bhavanidas (active ca. 1700–1748) Object Name: Illustrated single work Date: ca. 1705–20 Geography: India Medium: Opaque watercolor and gold on paper Dimensions: H. 22 7/8 in. ( cm) W. 15 1/8 in. ( cm) Classification: Codices Credit Line: Louis V. Bell Fund, 2003 Accession Number: This artwork is not on display Share Add to MyMet Description The emperor Aurangzeb (r. 1656–1707) and his royal hunting party are shown here in one of the final grand imperial images of the Mughal era. Preparations for the chase are in progress, as evident from the row of hunters in the foreground and others who lead deer as bait or carry leafy screens for camouflage. Bhavanidas, painter of this scene, worked first at the Mughal court and then later moved to the Rajput court of Kishangarh, where he became its preeminent artist. 1705–20. Bhavanidas 519 The Emperor Aurangzeb Carried on a Palanquin
Size: 1847px × 2707px
Photo credit: © The Picture Art Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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Keywords: ., /, /., 1705–20., bhavanidas.
