Petunia Fernandes
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19th Century • Qing Dynasty • China
Playing the Flute
Research based on 5 sources
19th Century • Qing Dynasty • China
Self-Portrait
Research based on 5 sources
An Ambassador before Humayun
In this Mughal miniature painting titled "An Ambassador before Humayun," the Indian artist Miskin, who was active in the Mughal atelier from the 1570s to 1604, depicts the Mughal Emperor Humayun in the upper section of the composition, seated on his throne beneath a large…
Girl Awakening
In this portrait, titled "Girl Awakening," Eva Gonzalès, portrays her sister, Jeanne Gonzalès, just after waking up. One can infer the intimate relationship between the two sisters, not only from the intimacy of observing someone just after waking, but also from the way Eva has…
The Ta'ziah Procession of Muharram
This Patna School artwork by Sewak Ram depicts a Ta'ziah procession during Muharram. The painting embodies an important characteristic of the Patna School, which is, its ability to provide a glimpse into the local environment, clothing, livelihoods and religious festivals of nineteenth-century India. Such scenes…
Laylá and Majnun Fall in Love at School
This artwork, produced in the Mughal atelier of Akbar by Dharamdas, depicts the first meeting of the tragic lovers Layla and Majnun at school. Despite the crowded composition, the artist masterfully directs the viewer's eye towards the two lovers in the centre, who have encountered…