Dear Zulma,
I'd like to suggest that the first painting depicts the Hindu god Vishnu in his incarnation as a fish-Matsya. This is the first of his ten main incarnations.
My best,
Neeraja
Neeraja Poddar, PhD The Ira Brind and Stacey Spector Associate Curator of South Asian Art Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Original Message:
Sent: 4/14/2023 12:02:00 PM
From: Zulma Brennan
Subject: RE: Found in Vault - possible Mughal works
Hi Parth,
Unfortunately, the only information that I have about the artworks is that they were anonymously donated to the museum more than 10 years ago. There is no accompanying documentation or markings on the prints.
Thank you for identifying Lord Krishna, it helps my research.
Thank you,
Zulma
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Zulma Brennan
Registrar
Bellevue Arts Museum
Bellevue WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-14-2023 10:10 AM
From: Parth Chaubey
Subject: Found in Vault - possible Mughal works
The first painting is of Lord Krishna, and the scenery the painting covers suggests it originates most probably from Pahari Style of Miniatures. For others, they are either Mughal or Provincial Sultanates miniatures, but to go in further, I need to know the exact time period of the last two paintings. If it is possible, can you share with me the estimated time period of the last two miniatures. Thank you.
Parth Chaubey,
Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis,
Research Assistant, Dept. of Anthropology and the Institute of Engaged Learning, IUPUI
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ParthChaubeyIndiana University
Original Message:
Sent: 04-13-2023 01:37 PM
From: Zulma Brennan
Subject: Found in Vault - possible Mughal works
Hi everyone,
I am doing some much needed Spring cleaning and found a few objects in our vault that I am trying to identify. Would any of you be able to identify these? Or have seen similar works in your collection?
Thank you!
Zulma
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Zulma Brennan
Registrar
Bellevue Arts Museum
Bellevue WA
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