Jahangir and Prince Khurram entertained by Nur Jahan
Unknown
ca. 1640-50
Classification
Painting
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number
F1907.258
Tags
Charles Lang Freer collectionIndiaMughal dynasty (1526 - 1858)Reign of Jahangir (1605 - 1627)South Asian and Himalayan Artdeerdragoneatingemperorphoenix
About this artwork
Mughal Court
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...