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

Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page was painted by Unknown in 1559.

Where can I see Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page?

Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page?

Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page is associated with Mughal Painting.

Artwork

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

Unknown , 1559

Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1559 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This 16th-century Indian manuscript page, one of 250 hand-painted pages from 'Tales of a Parrot' (Tuti-nama), combines black Persian script with a miniature painting depicting a woman and a parrot in a courtyard setting.

Subject & Meaning

The illustration accompanies a narrative where the parrot advises Khujasta on verifying her lover's noble ancestry, cautioning that true breeding will reveal itself through behavior or speech, illustrated by the fable of a donkey disguised as a lion.

Technique & Style

The artist employs advanced naturalistic spatial techniques, creating a convincingly deep courtyard with defined architectural elements such as a roof, bedroom niche, and parrot's perch, showcasing maturity in Mughal miniature painting.

History & Provenance

Part of a 16th-century 'Tuti-nama' manuscript, this page reflects the artistic practices of the Mughal court during that period, though specific provenance details are not provided here.

Context

Comparing this work with other Mughal court paintings can provide insight into the evolution of naturalistic rendering techniques during the 16th century in Indian manuscript illustration.

Legacy

As part of the 'Tales of a Parrot' series, this page contributes to the preservation of Indian literary and artistic heritage, offering a window into 16th-century Mughal storytelling and visual aesthetics.