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Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page

Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page, by Unknown, unspecified, 1560
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page, by Unknown, unspecified, 1560

Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1560 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama) is a visually striking text page featuring flowing black script with gold accents on light, aged paper, framed by a thin red border.

Subject & Meaning

The text, written in a decorative hand, appears to be a narrative poem or tale, intended for slow and deliberate reading, emphasizing the aesthetic value of each carefully rendered word.

Technique & Style

Characterized by neat horizontal lines of black ink, subtle gold highlights, and occasional faint blue dots marking the ends of lines, the page showcases a meticulous and ornate calligraphic style.

Context

Part of the Tuti-nama collection, this page reflects the artistic and literary traditions of its origin, though specific contextual details (date, artist) are not provided here.

History & Provenance

Currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, with other similar pages available for comparison, indicating its value within a broader cultural and artistic archive.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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