Ovia Roy
Art Researcher
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20th Century • India
A Lady lying on cushions
Research based on 3 sources
17th Century • India
Himalayan Wild Goat
Research based on 4 sources
Jharokha portrait of Muhammad Shah
It is a beautiful portrait of the thirteenth Mughal emperor, Muhammad Shah, who lived in the eighteenth century. The abundance of floral design in the border, background, and the king's attire suggests the characteristic style of Mughal paintings. He wears many jewels and precious stones…
Invention of the Mirror in the Presence of Alexander the Great
The painting depicts Alexander the Great in the court where a handyman invents the mirror. The court presents a vibrant atmosphere brimming with ministers and court officials dressed in colorful attire. The painter, Nizami Ganjavi is of Azerbaijani origin incorporates Persian elements in the Mughal…
'General Ghazi al-Din Bahadur Khan Firuz Jang I’ by Haider Beg
The artwork by Haider Beg depicts the figure of the Uzbek general, Ghazi al-Din Bahadur Khan Firuz Jang I, who served at the court of the Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb. Colors of a cool tone are used, with intricate floral motifs dominating the painting. The General…
Calligraphy on Taj Mahal (circa. 1638-1648)
Amanat Khan's extraordinary engineering skills resulted in the creation of an intricate design of calligraphic wonder. These detailed passages are what make the Taj Mahal such an architectural wonder. It represents the legacy of the Mughal empire and sends the Quranic message of mysticism and…
Magician
The artwork, to me, represents a foreboding image. The sepia hues and the stark red carpet suggest a sea of blood, implying a tone of mystery and horror. The two distinct figures in the painting, wearing long robes and extravagant headgear, suggest a ritualistic setting.…
The Centaur Chiron and Achilles
Giuseppe Maria Crespi belonged to the Bolognese School of Baroque painting. His artwork beautifully showcases his unique style of realism through his oil painting of Chiron, the great Centaur and the 'to-be Greek hero", Achilles. Chiron possesses the dual capabilities of being a man and…
