Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Bishandas in 1590.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Mughal Painting.

Artwork

Untitled

Bishandas , 1590

Untitled is a paint painting by the Mughal Painting artist Bishandas. It dates from 1590 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This painting shows Babur, a Mughal emperor, watching workers shape a garden in Kabul. The scene has bright colors and lots of small details.

Babur started as a prince in Central Asia. He took Kabul in 1504 and later built the Mughal empire in India. This page comes from a book called the Baburnama that tells his life story.

Look for the left half of this pair at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Overview

This painting is one half of a double-page composition from an illustrated manuscript of the Baburnama, a historical account of the life of Mughal emperor Babur.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts Babur overseeing the creation of the Garden of Fidelity in Kabul, a significant location in the early history of the Mughal empire. The garden, surrounded by a red sandstone wall, is shown being laid out by workers, while Babur's horse and retinue wait outside.

History & Provenance

The painting is from a dispersed copy of the Baburnama, produced around 1590 in the royal House of Books. The manuscript was likely created after Akbar ordered the translation of Babur's memoirs from Turki into Persian in the late 16th century.

Context

The Baburnama was a key text in Mughal history, detailing Babur's life and conquests, including his seizure of Kabul in 1504 and the subsequent founding of the Mughal dynasty in India.