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Royal Horse and Runner

16th–17th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 463
The drawing of the blue-gray horse, its rich saddle, and the bare, rocky landscape are in a Persian vein, while the groom, with his small, tight turban, is rendered in the contemporary Mughal style.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Royal Horse and Runner
  • Date: 16th–17th century
  • Geography: Attributed to India
  • Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: Page: H. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm)
    W. 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm)
    Painting: H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
    W. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1925
  • Object Number: 25.68.3
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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