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Master and Pupil (perhaps Prince Salim, later Emperor Jahangir, with his tutor)

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With sensitive, calligraphic lines, this drawing depicts an elegantly dressed youth kneeling with uplifted face before his much larger master, who is holding open a book with faintly visible, but illegible script. Fine and subtle strokes delineate the master's beard and fur collar and the youth's aigrette and curling hair. Folds of drapery at the hem of their robes and edges of their shawls break into lively rhythms.
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art Stuart Cary Welch (by 1969 - 2008 ) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009 ) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1969. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum The Stuart Cary Welch Collection Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch
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Title: Master and Pupil (perhaps Prince Salim, later Emperor Jahangir, with his tutor)
Description:
With sensitive, calligraphic lines, this drawing depicts an elegantly dressed youth kneeling with uplifted face before his much larger master, who is holding open a book with faintly visible, but illegible script.
Fine and subtle strokes delineate the master's beard and fur collar and the youth's aigrette and curling hair.
Folds of drapery at the hem of their robes and edges of their shawls break into lively rhythms.

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