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Basawan: Katalog över de 13 mest kända målningarna

Uppdaterad november 2026 · rangordnad efter vår popularitetspoäng (sökningar, besök och beställningar för varje verk) · 13 verk av Basawan i vår katalog

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Mihrdukht aims her arrow at the ring (1570) är registrerat som Basawans mest kända målning; den finns i Metropolitan Museum of Arts samling i New York. The hunter offers the mother parrot to the king of Kamarupa, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night (1560) och The hunter throws away the baby parrots, who pretend to be dead, and captures the mother, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night (1560) innehar andra och tredje platsen. Av de 13 verk av Basawan som finns registrerade i katalogen listas nedan de 13 mest kända, var och en med datum, innehavande museum och en kommentar om verket.

1560 – 1600, Uttar Pradesh Flest verk: Cleveland Museum of Art
Mihrdukht aims her arrow at the ring (1570) av Basawan1. Mihrdukht aims her arrow at the ring 1570 The hunter offers the mother parrot to the king of Kamarupa, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night (1560) av Basawan2. The hunter offers the mother parrot to the king of Kamarupa, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night 1560 The hunter throws away the baby parrots, who pretend to be dead, and captures the mother, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night (1560) av Basawan3. The hunter throws away the baby parrots, who pretend to be dead, and captures the mother, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night 1560

Nummer 1 till 10: de mest kända målningarna av Basawan

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Mihrdukht aims her arrow at the ring (1570) av Basawan

Mihrdukht aims her arrow at the ring

1570 · Tempera · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The air holds its breath as Mihrdukht leans over the balcony, her focus narrowing to a single, slender point. She aims her arrow at the ring, a gesture that freezes the very pulse of the court. Below her, the world unfolds in layers of architectural precision and organic life. Attendants and observers gather in the shadows of the structure, their eyes drawn upward to the woman and her task. The…

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Basawan, ytterligare träffar: 11 till 13

11Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page (1560) av BasawanPage from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page1560 · Cleveland Museum of Art 12A Mughal and a Rajput Converse at Dusk av BasawanA Mughal and a Rajput Converse at DuskHarvard Art Museums 13The Origin of Music: Page from a Tutinama Manuscript (1565) av BasawanThe Origin of Music: Page from a Tutinama Manuscript1565 · Cleveland Museum of Art

Basawan: innehar museer

De 6 museer som innehar flest av målningarna på denna sida.

Museum Stad Verk av Basawan Målningar från denna lista
Cleveland Museum of Art, ClevelandCleveland Museum of Art Cleveland 8 The hunter offers the mother parrot to the king of Kamarupa, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night, The hunter throws away the baby parrots, who pretend to be dead, and captures the mother, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night, The donkey, in a tiger’s skin, reveals his identity by braying aloud, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Thirty-first Night
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art New York 1 Mihrdukht aims her arrow at the ring
Victoria and Albert Museum, LondonVictoria and Albert Museum London 1 Akbar visits the tomb of Khwajah Mu'in ad-Din Chishti at Ajmer
Art Institute of Chicago, ChicagoArt Institute of Chicago Chicago 1 The Young Emperor Akbar Arrests the Insolent Shah Abu’l-Maali, page from a manuscript of the Akbarnama
San Diego Museum of Art, San DiegoSan Diego Museum of Art San Diego 1 The Virgin and Child
Harvard Art Museums, CambridgeHarvard Art Museums Cambridge 1 A Mughal and a Rajput Converse at Dusk

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Vanliga frågor om Basawans målningar

Vilket är det mest kända verket av Basawan?Visa svaret

Mihrdukht aims her arrow at the ring (1570), Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. De följande verken är The hunter offers the mother parrot to the king of Kamarupa, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night (1560) och The hunter throws away the baby parrots, who pretend to be dead, and captures the mother, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night (1560).

Hur gammal var Basawan under året för Mihrdukht aims her arrow at the ring?Visa svaret

10 år: Basawan föddes 1560 och Mihrdukht aims her arrow at the ring är daterad 1570.

Vilka är de tio mest kända verken av Basawan?Visa svaret

Mihrdukht aims her arrow at the ring, The hunter offers the mother parrot to the king of Kamarupa, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night, The hunter throws away the baby parrots, who pretend to be dead, and captures the mother, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night, The donkey, in a tiger’s skin, reveals his identity by braying aloud, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Thirty-first Night, A feast for Babur hosted by his half-brother Jahangir Mirza in Ghazni in May 1505, from a Babur-nama (Memoirs of Babur), Akbar visits the tomb of Khwajah Mu'in ad-Din Chishti at Ajmer, The Young Emperor Akbar Arrests the Insolent Shah Abu’l-Maali, page from a manuscript of the Akbarnama, The Virgin and Child, The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan, from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) of Rashid al-Din (Persian, 1247–1318) och Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page. Listan ovan visar datum och innehavande museum för varje verk.

Hur många verk av Basawan finns registrerade i katalogen?Visa svaret

Katalogen innehåller 13 verk av Basawan, daterade mellan 1570 och 1596.

Var finns de främsta verken av Basawan?Visa svaret

Främst i Cleveland Museum of Art (Cleveland), Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) och Victoria and Albert Museum (London). Tabellen ovan visar den fullständiga fördelningen.

Under vilken period skapade Basawan sina mest kända verk?Visa svaret

Under 1590s: 4 av de 13 verk som listas på denna sida är daterade till den perioden, inklusive Akbar visits the tomb of Khwajah Mu'in ad-Din Chishti at Ajmer.

Vilka är de tidigaste respektive senaste kända verken av Basawan?Visa svaret

Det tidigaste daterade verket som listas här är Mihrdukht aims her arrow at the ring (1570); det senaste är The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan, from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) of Rashid al-Din (Persian, 1247–1318) (1596).

Vilka målningar av Basawan finns i Cleveland Museum of Arts samlingar?Visa svaret

The hunter offers the mother parrot to the king of Kamarupa, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night, The hunter throws away the baby parrots, who pretend to be dead, and captures the mother, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night och The donkey, in a tiger’s skin, reveals his identity by braying aloud, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Thirty-first Night är bland de 8 verk på denna sida i Cleveland Museum of Art, Clevelands samling.

Biografi för Basawan

Basawan: The Pioneer of Mughal Portraiture

Basawan (flourished 1580–1600), a name whispered with reverence in Indian art history, stands as one of the foremost figures of the Mughal miniature tradition. Though shrouded in obscurity—details about his life remain scant—his legacy endures through his breathtaking depictions of human subjects within the monumental Akbarnama, cementing his place as an innovator who elevated portraiture to unprecedented heights. Born in New Delhi during a period of significant cultural exchange between Persia and India, Basawan’s artistic journey began amidst the opulent courts of Akbar the Great. His formative years were spent under the tutelage of Abd al-Samad, a renowned artist whose influence profoundly shaped Basawan's stylistic sensibilities. This mentorship instilled within him a meticulous observation of human anatomy and expression—a hallmark that distinguishes his work from contemporaries.
  • Akbarnama Influence: Basawan’s contribution to the Akbarnama is arguably his most celebrated achievement. Unlike previous chronicles, Akbar commissioned a series of portraits capturing not merely royal figures but also individuals representing diverse social strata – scholars, musicians, and artisans. This bold decision signaled a departure from conventional artistic practices and established Basawan as a trailblazer in portraying human character with remarkable realism.
  • Color Palette & Technique: Basawan’s mastery lay primarily in his exceptional color palette and technique. Utilizing opaque watercolor pigments combined with gold leaf—a practice considered revolutionary at the time—he achieved luminous hues and textural depth that captivated viewers. His meticulous layering of colors created an illusionistic effect, mirroring the subtleties of light and shadow and conveying a profound sense of atmosphere.
  • Family Legacy: Basawan’s artistic lineage continued through his son Manohar Das, who carried on the family tradition as a court painter. Today, the Das family maintains a thriving manufacturing business specializing in handcrafted carpets—a tangible connection to their ancestral heritage and a testament to the enduring influence of Basawan's artistic vision.

Exploring His Artistic Output: Beyond Akbarnama Illustrations

While the Akbarnama undoubtedly represents Basawan’s magnum opus, evidence suggests he engaged in diverse artistic endeavors extending beyond royal commissions. Fragments of manuscripts depicting scenes from Hindu mythology—particularly those featuring Tara Kalan—offer glimpses into his versatility and willingness to explore different thematic concerns. These works demonstrate a keen understanding of symbolism and narrative complexity, reflecting the broader intellectual currents of the Mughal era.
  • Notable Works: Among Basawan’s surviving paintings are depictions of angels (Peri) riding composite camels—a striking visual representation of Islamic cosmology—and portraits capturing the dignity and solemnity of royal figures.

Connections to Western Artistic Traditions

Basawan's artistic development coincided with the arrival of Jesuit missionaries in India, bringing with them European paintings that profoundly impacted Mughal artists. This exposure fostered a dialogue between Eastern and Western aesthetics—a pivotal moment in Indian art history—and Basawan’s oeuvre bears subtle traces of this influence. His meticulous attention to detail and his masterful use of perspective foreshadowed developments occurring across the ocean, marking him as an artist attuned to global artistic trends.

Historical Significance: A Reflection of Mughal Patronage

Basawan's success is inextricably linked to Akbar’s enlightened patronage—a royal commitment to fostering artistic excellence and promoting cultural enrichment. Akbar recognized Basawan’s talent and entrusted him with monumental commissions, securing his place as one of the most influential artists of his time. His work serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of royal support in shaping artistic innovation and preserving cultural heritage for posterity.
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