King David charming birds and beasts
Unknown
17th century
Classification
Painting
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number
F1907.194
Tags
Charles Lang Freer collectionIndiaMughal dynasty (1526 - 1858)South Asian and Himalayan Artantelopebirdflutekingportraitsheep
About this artwork
Deccani school
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...