Calligraphy of a ghazal of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi (Indian, 1253–1325) (verso)
c. 1760
Maker Unknown
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Calligraphy of a ghazal of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi (Indian, 1253–1325) (verso), c. 1760. India, Farrukhabad, Mughal, 18th century. Ink, gum tempera, and gold on paper; overall: 25.4 x 19.7 cm (10 x 7 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection 2013.341.b
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Calligraphy
- Formatted Medium
- ink, gum tempera, and gold on paper
- Dimensions
- Overall: 25.4 x 19.7 cm (10 x 7 3/4 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: verso: six lines of Persian poetry in nast 'aliq calligraphy Translation: Your separation has become my companion of old,/ My chagrin for you a soother of sorrows of old,/ My aching for you, my daily guest,/ Your branding mark my memento of old,/ O gentle breeze, beware of reminding the beloved/ Of me, humble-hearted and in the dust, of old.
- Departments
- Indian and Southeast Asian Art
- Accession Number
- 2013.341.b
- Credit Line
- Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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