Portrait of Emperor Jahangir Praying
This work, completed shortly before the high point of Mughal portraiture, shows the emperor Jahangir (r. 1605–27) praying. It was painted near the beginning of his reign and is paired with a portrait of his father Akbar, also in the Museum’s collection. Although neutral tones dominate, Jahangir’s jewelry and the sash around his waist are accented in red and blue. The underdrawing, especially visible at Jahangir’s feet and legs, indicates that the artist departed from his original plan in the process of executing this portrait.
Artwork Details
- Title: Portrait of Emperor Jahangir Praying
- Date: early 17th century
- Geography: Attributed to India
- Medium: Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Dimensions: Page: H. 11 in. (27.9 cm)
W. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)
Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm)
W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
Frame: H. 21 3/4 in. (54.6 cm)
W. 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm) - Classification: Codices
- Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Gift of Horace Havemeyer, 1929
- Object Number: 29.160.19
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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