Lure of the East: Selections from the Christopher Gandy Collection
(from 15th Apr until 27th Jul 2014)Explore highlights from Christopher Gandy’s Islamic paintings and objects collection.
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Page from a dispersed manuscript of Mir ‘Ali Shir Nava’i's Ghara’ib al-Sighar
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Description
While illustrations are generally found in the main field of Islamic manuscript pages, the margins could also be superbly decorated as demonstrated by several leaves displayed in this exhibition [see also EA2012.28, EA2012.31, EA2012.33, EA2012.35, EA2012.56, EA2012.28, EA2012.35, and EA2012.56]. On this page, lively groups of hunters, pages, and animals punctuate a hilly landscape outlined in subdued grey and gold tones. Touches of colour are selectively applied to some of the characters revealing their presence through the rocks and trees.
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Details
- Series
- Wonders of Childhood
- Associated place
- Date
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early 17th century
Safavid Period (1501 - 1722)
- Artist/maker
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Mir ‘Ali Shir Nava’i (1441 - 1501) (author)
- Material and technique
- ink, colour, and gold on paper
- Dimensions
- mount 35.9 x 27.3 cm (height x width)
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- No. of items
- 1
- Credit line
- Bequeathed by Christopher T. Gandy, 2012.
- Accession no.
- EA2012.53
Past Exhibition
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Lure of the East: Selections from the Christopher Gandy Collection
(from 15th Apr until 27th Jul 2014)
Location
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- currently in research collection
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