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Shah Jahan

c. 1630

Hashim

(Indian, active 1598-c.1650)
Culture
India, Mughal Period (1526-1756)
Medium
Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
Measurements
Overall: 5.4 x 3.7 cm (2 1/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade 1920.1969
Public Domain
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This portrait belonged to Cleveland mogul Jeptha H. Wade II, a cofounder of CMA.

Description

This sensitive portrait jewel was probably painted shortly after Shah Jahan came to the throne of the powerful Mughal Empire in 1628 after the death of his father, Jahangir. He decided to wear a full beard, in reference to his increased orthodoxy in comparison to his more liberal father and grandfather. The artist’s signature appears behind Shah Jahan’s nape.
A vertical gum tempera and ink painting on paper depicts Shah Jahan, a man with a medium skin tone and black beard facing our right in profile. He wears a red turban patterned with gold dots, a dark plume, and jewels. Multi-strand pearl necklaces rest over a light tan robe. The portrait is set against a teal background featuring Persian script, framed by a dark green oval with gold edges.

Shah Jahan

c. 1630

Hashim

(Indian, active 1598-c.1650)
India, Mughal Period (1526-1756)

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