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The anonymity of an artist can arise from several historical and cultural factors. In certain eras or societies, artworks were often products of collective endeavors rather than individual creations, leading to a lack of attribution. Additionally, historical records, vital for identifying artists, m...
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Artist: Unknown Artist
Price:
$500.00
Medium: Painting
Ship From Rockville, MD
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Materials: Wood and oil
Dimensions: 18" x 14" x 2"
Condition: Condition: Very Good. One painting, depicting Ranee of Delhi with an infant, has 2 spots on the woman’s face and the child’s face is smeared (see image). A flash reflection appears on the central figure in the image showing the frame.
Finish: Unframed
About the Item: A collection of 18 miniature Moghul paintings. The paintings are mounted on light brown velvet which is moderately dotted with small stains. The mat is a faux suede with the opening trimmed in wood. They have not been examined out of frame. The paintings range in measurement from 0.75 in diameter to w 2 in x h 1.75 in. The display box measures 18.25 in x 14 in.
The following people and places are identified below each piece as follows beginning top left going down each row vertically: Far Left Row: Ranee of Nagpore, Begum Delhi, Shamroki Begum; Second Row: Ranee of Benare, Delhi, Cali Musjid, Taj Bebee; Third Row: Tate Begum, Rajah Nepaul, Taj Agra, Sikandra; Fourth Row: Ranee Delhi, Nizamodee Kikabur, Mote Musjid, Asif Dowla; Fifth Row: Gunga Bebee, Ranee of Delhi, Ranee of Benares.
The following people and places are identified below each piece as follows beginning top left going down each row vertically: Far Left Row: Ranee of Nagpore, Begum Delhi, Shamroki Begum; Second Row: Ranee of Benare, Delhi, Cali Musjid, Taj Bebee; Third Row: Tate Begum, Rajah Nepaul, Taj Agra, Sikandra; Fourth Row: Ranee Delhi, Nizamodee Kikabur, Mote Musjid, Asif Dowla; Fifth Row: Gunga Bebee, Ranee of Delhi, Ranee of Benares.
About The Artist
The anonymity of an artist can arise from several historical and cultural factors. In certain eras or societies, artworks were often products of collective endeavors rather than individual creations, leading to a lack of attribution. Additionally, historical records, vital for identifying artists, may have been lost, damaged, or never created, particularly in periods where literacy and record-keeping were limited. Moreover, some artists may have deliberately chosen anonymity, eschewing personal fame to focus on the universal or communal message of their work. This anonymity can be a deliberate choice or a consequence of the socio-historical context in which the artist worked.
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