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 by Basavana, c. 1560. gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Cleveland Museum of Art.
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 · Basavana · c. 1560 · Cleveland Museum of Art

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

Basavana

Year
c. 1560
Medium
gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
Collection
Cleveland Museum of Art
License
Public Domain

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. c. 1560. Mughal India, court of Akbar.

The painting uses gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. It reflects the intricate style of Mughal miniature painting.

Basavana, active c. 1560–1600, worked in the Mughal court under Akbar. His works are known for their detailed craftsmanship.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio https://clevelandart.org/art/1962.279.35.a

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