This painting, walters manuscript leaf w. 705, depicts the mughal ruler jahangir (reigned 1014-1037 ah/ad 1605-1627), standing in three-quarter profile, a pose that was common in official mughal portraiture. It is attributable to the 13th century ah/ad 19th. During that time, portraits of earlier mughal rulers were copied and disseminated. This work is executed in opaque watercolor and gold. Date: 13th century AH/AD 1825-1875 (Mughal Empire). Place of creation: India. Dimensions: height: 20.5 cm (8 in); width: 16.5 cm (6.4 in). Medium: ink and pigments on brown paper. Collection: Walters Art Museum.
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