Emperor Muhammad Shah (1702–1748) Hunting\r\n\r\n Yale University Art Gallery

early to mid-18th century

Painted against an ominous sky, Muhammad Shah (r. 1719–48), a great patron of the arts who ruled over a fading empire, is seen here riding in a hunting procession. He is accompanied by attendants, beaters, and tame antelope (which were used as decoys). A massive retinue follows behind him.

Medium: Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Dimensions: 13 15/16 × 20 1/8 in. (35.4 × 51.1 cm)
matted: 24 15/16 × 26 3/4 in. (63.3 × 68 cm)
Credit Line: The Vera M. and John D. MacDonald, B.A. 1927, Collection, Gift of Mrs. John D. MacDonald
Accession Number: 2001.138.63
Geography: India
Culture: Indian
Period: Mughal dynasty (1526–1857)
Classification: Paintings
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Provenance

Vera M. MacDonald and John D. MacDonald, Boston, Mass., by 2001; given to the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn., 2001

Object copyright

No Copyright - United States

Additional information

Object/Work type

human figures (visual works)

Subject

birds (animals) chariots (ancient vehicles) deers elephants (animals) emperors falcons (birds) horses (animals) hunting palanquins

Signed

"amal Bohupal (Bhopal?) Singh," ie work of Bhopal Singh.

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