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Khujasta kills the pet mynah who advises her not to be unfaithful to Maymun, her husband, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of the Parrot): First Night
Cleveland Museum of ArtCleveland1555
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- Technique
- gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
- Dimensions
- Overall: 19.9 x 14.2 cm (7 13/16 x 5 9/16 in.); Painting only: 12.9 x 10.5 cm (5 1/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
Khujasta kills the pet mynah who advises her not to be unfaithful to Maymun, her husband, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of the Parrot): First Night is a painting from Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605), c. 1560. gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper; Overall: 19.9 x 14.2 cm (7 13/16 x 5 9/16 in.); Painting only: 12.9 x 10.5 cm (5 1/16 x 4 1/8 in.). It is part of the Indian and Southeast Asian Art collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
How to reflect if you encounter this artwork?
- Notice how the delicate gold detailing interacts with the rich colors of the gum tempera and ink, enhancing the drama of the moment Khujasta kills the pet mynah.
- Consider the emotions conveyed through the gestures and expressions in this 16th-century scene, and how they invite you to reflect on themes of loyalty and betrayal.
- Focus on the composition and how the figures are arranged to highlight the tension between Khujasta and the mynah, sparking questions about the story's deeper meaning.
- Observe the fine lines and intricate patterns used in the depiction, and think about how the artist balances narrative clarity with ornate decoration in this illuminated manuscript page.
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