Indian Miniature Paintings
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Mendicant Saint in Thought under a Tree (detail), By the Mughal school, Ca. mid-17th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 13
May 10, 2022 (Tue) - June 5, 2022 (Sun)The art of "miniature painting" is one of India's best-known genres. These paintings use elaborate brushwork and vibrant colors to depict a variety of themes, including: Indian myths, Hindu gods, portraits of kings, scenes from history, and love stories. Miniature paintings can also be enjoyed for their distinct regional styles that reflect India’s rich history of cultural diversity.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Mendicant Saint in Thought under a Tree | By the Mughal school, India | Ca. mid-17th century | TA-647-4 | |||
| Ladies Enjoying Music by a Riverbank | By the Murshidabad school, India | 18th century | TA-647-22 |