Artwork
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page (blank)
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page (blank) is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1560 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The object is a single sheet from the Persian manuscript known as the Tales of a Parrot (Tuti‑nama).
About this work
Overview
The object is a single sheet from the Persian manuscript known as the Tales of a Parrot (Tuti‑nama). It consists of a cream‑colored paper page framed by a narrow orange margin, upon which a dense, flowing blue script is written in horizontal lines. The surface shows minor dark specks and faint stains, typical of aged paper.
Subject & Meaning
The text appears to be a narrative passage, rendered in a non‑English script, likely Persian. While the exact content is not transcribed here, the Tales of a Parrot is a collection of moral and romantic stories, suggesting the page conveys a segment of such a tale.
Technique & Style
The calligraphy is executed in a neat, cursive hand, with tight line spacing that creates a compact yet orderly visual field. The blue ink contrasts with the light paper, and the orange border frames the composition, emphasizing the written content as the primary visual element.
History & Provenance
The page originates from a historical manuscript tradition in the Islamic world, where illustrated books were produced for courtly and literary audiences. Its current location is not specified, but similar works are held in collections such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, indicating its relevance to museum holdings of Persian manuscript art.
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
