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"Portrait of a Prince (Shah Jahan ?)", Folio from the Davis Album

mid-17th century
Not on view
The features of this young prince resemble those of the emperor Shah Jahan, who as a prince was known as Khurram. However, this painting is several degrees removed from the royal observations of the princely visage which are more firmly recognizable. This point, along with the overall stiffness, proportions and dark background suggest it comes from an artist based in a provincial Indian court, or elsewhere.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: "Portrait of a Prince (Shah Jahan ?)", Folio from the Davis Album
  • Date: mid-17th century
  • Geography: Attributed to India
  • Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: Page: H. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm)
    W. 8 1/4 in. ( 21 cm)
    Painting: H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
    W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
    Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm)
    W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
  • Object Number: 30.95.174.16
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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