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Falcon

c. 1770

India, Pahari, probably Jammu, 18th century

Medium
Gum tempera and gold on paper
Measurements
Image: 27.6 x 16 cm (10 7/8 x 6 5/16 in.); Overall: 31.6 x 19.8 cm (12 7/16 x 7 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Edward L. Whittemore Fund 1968.42
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Indian artists used white-out, white paint, to cover mistakes and make changes.

Description

The imperial Mughal practice of keeping portraits of animals was adopted by art patrons and collectors in small states and kingdoms under the umbrella of the Mughals. Falconry, the sport of hunting small game with a bird of prey, was a popular activity among the highest ranks of Mughal royalty. The falcon depicted in this painting appears to be a peregrine. Cords with bells keep the trained hunting bird tethered to its roost.

Falcon

c. 1770

India, Pahari, probably Jammu, 18th century

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