Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint painting by the Renaissance artist Paras. It dates from 1590 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour painting, created in 1590 by the artist Paras, is part of a series illustrating the Baburnama, the autobiography of Babur. It depicts a chaotic scene from the text, executed in a vibrant and dynamic style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates an episode from the Baburnama, showing Jahangir Mirza and Tambal being expelled from Aush in 1498. The scene is one of turmoil, with figures on horseback and on foot, and others clinging to a building.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of bright colors, including red, orange, and green, which contrast with the chaotic action. The composition includes a background window framing calm onlookers, adding depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
The Baburnama was originally written in Chagatai Turkish and later translated into Persian under Akbar's patronage in 1589. The painting was acquired by its current holding institution from Messrs Luzac & Co. in 1912.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paras loved to paint on scraps of old books and letters he found in the alleys of Agra.
