Miniature Painting

18th century

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Caption

Miniature Painting, 18th century. Painting, 19 1/8 x 14 7/8 in. (48.5 x 37.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. George Dupont Pratt, 40.369. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Miniature Painting

Date

18th century

Geography

Place made: Deccan, India

Medium

Painting

Classification

Painting

Dimensions

19 1/8 x 14 7/8 in. (48.5 x 37.8 cm)

Inscriptions

Persian inscription on reverse in 'nasta'liq' script reads: The sun appeared from behind the clouds Know that only God knows the truth I am in love even with your sorrow and pain' And wish my only lover all happiness. (see accession card for Persian script)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. George Dupont Pratt

Accession Number

40.369

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