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Falcon on a Perch
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Falcons were prized participants in royal hunting expeditions, and this painting may be a portrait of a favorite bird or a gift from an ally. The bird faces left, and the talons are tied to the perch with a black string. The light green background, flowering trees, and plants provide dynamism to the composition and reveal the artist’s awareness of Persian, Mughal, or Deccani styles of painting.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Rajput Kingdom of Amber |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1610 |
| Culture / Origin | Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber |
| Medium | gum tempera on paper |
| Dimensions | Miniature: 12.8 x 8.9 cm (5 1/16 x 3 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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