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A Royal Picnic on a Terrace
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A richly patterned carpet spans the width of the composition and forms the setting for a royal visit. The status of the highest-ranking person is indicated by the tan cloth placed over the carpet and the voluminous wine-colored cushion ornamented with stylized gold clouds. An attendant holding an emblem of Indian royalty, the fly whisk, stands to one side.<br> <br>At the far right of the carpet are two books, indicating that they are learned men. Like the carpet, the book covers have central medallions and borders, in line with the Persian aesthetic that the Mughals of India held in high regard.
| Artist / Maker | Muhammad Ali |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1620 |
| Culture / Origin | Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605) |
| Medium | Gum tempera and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall: 23.4 x 14.6 cm (9 3/16 x 5 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Muhammad Ali (Persian, active 1590–1620) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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