Seated Mughal Nobleman Holding a Flower (detail), Late 17th-early 18th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 13
August 9, 2016 (Tue) - September 11, 2016 (Sun)
Indian miniature paintings established a uniquely meticulous, colorful, and passionate style, with various painting schools. An appeal of the paintings to viewers is the abundance of elements vividly contained inside each picture, such as myths, music, and nature.
Current exhibit includes:
Seated Mughal Nobleman Holding a Flower, Late 17th-early 18th century
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Seated on Terrace, Ca. mid-19th century