Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint painting by the Baroque artist Inayat. It dates from 1607 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1607 painting on paper is an example of early 17th-century art from the Mughal Empire.
About this work
Overview
This 1607 painting on paper is an example of early 17th-century art from the Mughal Empire.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a Himalayan wild goat with distinctive horns and shaggy coat, standing beside a small plant on a light green background, conveying a sense of calm.
Technique & Style
Rendered in opaque watercolour and gold, the painting showcases the artist's skill in blending colours, particularly in the animal's fur, and features a dramatic representation of the goat's horns.
History & Provenance
The painting was part of the collection bequeathed by Harriet Sarah, Baroness Wantage, upon her death in 1920, having been acquired at some point prior.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist left us one small painting from 1607 called Untitled. It’s a quiet scene—no title, no date inside, just a single picture made long ago. You’ll find it tucked in the same era as Shakespeare’s plays and the…
Untitled
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Untitled
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