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 illuminated page originates from the manuscript *Tales of a Parrot*, a narrative composed for Prince Salim.
About this work
Overview
This illuminated page originates from the manuscript *Tales of a Parrot*, a narrative composed for Prince Salim. Executed on warm, aged paper, the sheet features dense black calligraphy arranged in orderly rows, bordered by a slender red strip that frames the composition.
Subject & Meaning
The inscribed verses convey a segment of the *Tales of a Parrot* story, a literary work intended for princely patronage. The meticulous hand reflects the high regard afforded to the text and its intended audience.
Technique & Style
The calligrapher employed black ink of varying thickness, producing a subtle visual rhythm across the lines. A thin vermilion border delineates the page edges, while the overall layout emphasizes clarity and elegance typical of courtly manuscripts.
History & Provenance
Created for Prince Salim, the manuscript later entered the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where the page is presently displayed for public viewing.
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
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