Emperor Jahangir in durbar
Drawing
17th century (made)
17th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Preliminary drawing with brush and ink on paper, depicting the Emperor Jahangir in durbar receiving a deputation. The colours to be used in the final painting are indicated by small inscriptions
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Emperor Jahangir in durbar (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Drawn in ink on paper |
| Brief description | Brush drawing, Emperor Jahangir, in ink on paper, Mughal, 17th century |
| Physical description | Preliminary drawing with brush and ink on paper, depicting the Emperor Jahangir in durbar receiving a deputation. The colours to be used in the final painting are indicated by small inscriptions |
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| Content description | The Emperor Jahangir receiving a deputation. |
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| Credit line | Purchased from Dr A K Coomaraswamy |
| Object history | Nos. IM 158 to 168-1914 acquired from Dr. Cooraswamy for £17. Purchased from Dr A K Coomaraswamy, 39, Brookfield, West Hill, Highgate, N. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. RP 1914.1096M |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.160-1914 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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