"Hunting Scene", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions
Painting: H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm) W. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm) Page: H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm) W. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
Classification
Codices
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913
Accession Number
13.228.21.4
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About this artwork
This codices titled ""Hunting Scene", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i" by Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i|Qasim 'Ali of Shiraz dates to 1580. Executed in ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, this work exemplifies the craftsmanship associated with Islamic Art. The piece demonstrates the technical skill and artistic vision characteristic of its period. The work's presence in a major museum collection attests to its significance in the broader narrative of art history. As pa...
Art Historical Context
This exquisite folio, titled "Hunting Scene," originates from a 1580 manuscript of the Divan, or collected poetic works, of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i. Created by artist Qasim 'Ali of Shiraz, it exemplifies the refined tradition of Persian illuminated manuscripts within Islamic art. Such codices combined literature and visual storytelling, allowing patrons to enjoy poetry alongside intricate illustrations that brought scenes of courtly life to life on the page. Executed in ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, the work highlights the technical mastery of 16th-century manuscript painting. Artis...
About the Artist
Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i|Qasim 'Ali of Shiraz ( ) · 1416 –1526
present-day Afghanistan, Herat 1441–1501 Herat