Artwork
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1560 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This leaf belongs to the 16th‑century manuscript known as *Tales of a Parrot* (Tuti‑nama).
About this work
Overview
This leaf belongs to the 16th‑century manuscript known as *Tales of a Parrot* (Tuti‑nama). The page consists of black ink text set against a light‑colored parchment, arranged in a flowing cursive hand. It represents a typical textual folio from the work, illustrating the manuscript’s overall visual character.
Subject & Meaning
The written portion appears to be a passage from a narrative or poetic composition, organized in lines and short paragraphs. While the exact content is not specified, the title suggests a collection of stories centered on a parrot, a motif common in Persian literary tradition.
Technique & Style
The script is executed in an elegant, cursive hand, with occasional enlargement of particular words for emphasis. Decorative flourishes and ornamental strokes accompany the lettering, reflecting the elaborate penmanship practices of the period. The contrast between the dark ink and the beige parchment enhances legibility and visual appeal.
History & Provenance
Created in the 1500s, the page originates from a manuscript produced in a region where Persian literary culture flourished. No further details about its ownership or the workshop that produced it are provided in the available information.
Context
Manuscript production in the 16th century often combined literary content with artistic calligraphy, serving both educational and aesthetic purposes. *Tales of a Parrot* fits within this tradition, where textual transmission was accompanied by refined script and modest decoration.
Artist & collection
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page