Artwork

The Month of Kartik (October-November), from a manuscript of the Barahmasa ("Twelve Months")

The Month of Kartik (October-November), from a manuscript of the Barahmasa ("Twelve Months") is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a page from a manuscript depicting the month of Kartik, corresponding to October-November, as part of a Barahmasa series illustrating the twelve months of the year.

Subject & Meaning

The Barahmasa series is a traditional representation of the changing seasons and activities associated with each month, with Kartik often associated with harvest and festivities.

Technique & Style

The manuscript page features text in a flowing script with black ink and red accents, arranged horizontally across the top, on a light-colored material with a rough texture, suggesting a traditional or historical production method.

History & Provenance

The page is part of a manuscript held at the Detroit Institute of Arts, indicating its preservation and display as a significant cultural or historical artifact.