A dancing girl
Description
The reverse has Qita.
With the development of the art of miniature painting, the art of calligraphy also developed simultaneously and achieved artistic marvels during the Mughal period. Many Iranian calligraphers came to India at the invitation of the Mughal emperors.
In the Deccan, the Qutb Shahi kings of Golkonda and the rulers of Hyderabad were interested in the art of calligraphy. Besides beautifully written manuscripts, Qitas done in exquisite calligraphy decorated the reverse side of some of the paintings. These contain chronography or sometimes merely a piece of poetry.
Collection
Indian Miniature Paintings
Object Type
Miniature Painting
Material
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Schools/Culture/Period
Deccani
Technique
Tempera painting
Date
Mid 17th century
Location
Hyderabad, Telangana
Dimension
17.6x23.9 cm (obverse and reverse)