Description:

Falcon, 18th century.

A grey and white falcon standing on a perch to which its legs are tied. Its head twists backward towards the right. Two insects fly towards the falcon on the left.

People involved:

Creator(s)

Mughal artist (artist)

Acquirer(s)

George III, King of the United Kingdom (1738-1820)

Subject(s)

Bahadur Shah (r. 1707-1712)

Physical properties

Measurements

32.7 x 22.2 cm (folio dimensions)29 x 16 cm (frame, external)9.5 x 7 cm (image)16.5 x 10 cm (image)

Groupings

Category

Manuscripts

Object type(s)

visual works paintings

Subject(s)

Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport

Art

Paintings

Paintings-Indian school

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Zoology

Animals

Birds

Birds of prey

Falcons

Peregrine falcons

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