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An African lyre player (recto); Calligraphy (verso)

c. 1640–1660

India, Deccan, 17th century

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Medium
Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
Measurements
Overall single page: 40.5 x 28.9 cm (15 15/16 x 11 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection 2013.289
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Print
A gum tempera and ink painting on paper features two vertical panels. The left panel depicts a man with dark skin, in a white tunic, green pants, and a turban, walking right while playing a lyre against a tan ground dotted with flowers. The right panel displays rows of black Persian script surrounded by blue vine patterns. Both are framed by gold-flecked borders and thin gold and red lines.

An African lyre player (recto); Calligraphy (verso)

c. 1640–1660

India, Deccan, 17th century

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  • Collection
    Indian
  • Department
    Indian and Southeast Asian Art
  • Type of artwork
    Painting
  • Medium
    Tempera
  • Credit line
    Gift In Honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by Exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection

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