Title:

Painting of collared falconet. c.1680-1770

Dimensions: 32.7 x 22.2 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 1005069.bi

Description:

Collared falconet, late 17th century. Painting of collared falconet, or microhierax caerulescens, facing right on a grassy hummock against a warm yellow background.

People involved

Creator(s)

Mughal artist (artist) 

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s) 

Shah Jahan, Emperor of India (c. 1592-1666) Bahadur Shah I (1643-1712) 

Physical properties 

Measurements 32.7 x 22.2 cm 

(folio dimensions) 16.6 x 11.2 cm (image) 

16.7 x 10.0 cm (image) 

Groupings Category Manuscripts

Object type(s)

visual works paintings.

Subject(s)

Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sports Art Paintings Paintings-Indian school Natural Sciences & Mathematics Zoology Animals Birds.

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