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Container Reference (shelfmark) Johnson 2 Subject Portraits

1. Johnson 2,1

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 2,1
Title:
The emperor Timur
Scope & Content:
A traditional portrait of the emperor Timur. Mughal, c.1650. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed at bottom in English: ‘Taimur’; numbered ‘29’ in Persian inventory note; on reverse: ‘qaimat-i tasvir-i amir timur 50’ (the price of this picture of Timur is 50). Gouache with ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1650
Extent:
1 Item

2. Johnson 2,2

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 2,2
Title:
Aurangzeb (1658-1707) in his old age, head and shoulders portrait at a window reading a book
Scope & Content:
Aurangzeb in his old age. Mughal, c.1700. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed beneath: ‘Alamgir:’ in Persian: ‘‘Alamgir padshah’ (the emperor Alamgir); numbered 6 in Persian inventory note; on reverse: ‘qaimat-i tasvir-i ‘Alamgir 50’ (the price of this picture of Alamgir is...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1700
Extent:
1 Item

3. Johnson 2,4

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 2,4
Title:
Prince 'Azim al-Shan
Scope & Content:
Prince ‘Azim al-Shan (d.1712). Mughal, c.1710. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed beneath: ‘Azim ush Shan’; numbered 16 in Persian inventory note; on reverse in Persian: ‘qaimat-i tasvir-i padshah zada ‘azim al-shan 20’ (the price of this picture of Prince Azim al-Shan is ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1710
Extent:
1 Item

4. Johnson 2,5

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 2,5
Title:
The emperor Aurangzeb enthroned. Artist(s): Khemanand (fl.mid 17th century)
Scope & Content:
The emperor Aurangzeb enthroned. By Khemanand, Mughal, c.1660. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed at bottom in Persian: ‘faqir-i haqir ‘amal-i khemanand’ (the work of the poor contemptible Khemanand); numbered 71 in Persian inventory note; on reverse priced in ‘raqam’: 30 ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1660
Extent:
1 Item

5. Johnson 2,6

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 2,6
Title:
Shah 'Abbas I of Iran
Scope & Content:
Shah ‘Abbas I of Persia. Oudh, c.1770-80. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed beneath in Persian: ‘Shah ‘Abbas’; on reverse: ‘qaimat-i tasvir-i shah ‘abbas 40’ (the price of this picture of Shah Abbas [is] 40); numbered 1 in Persian inventory note. Gouache; on an album lea...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1780
Extent:
1 Item

6. Johnson 2,7

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 2,7
Title:
Muhammad Mu'azzam Shah 'Alam Bahadur
Scope & Content:
Muhammad Mu'azzam Shah 'Alam Bahadur Mughal, c.1680 Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Numbered 14 in Persian inventory note (written twice); inscribed on reverse: ‘qaimat-i tasvir-i shahzadah 20’ (the price of this picture of a prince is 20); an erased square seal. Gouache with g...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1680
Extent:
1 Item

7. Johnson 2,10

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 2,10
Title:
Mahabat Khan
Scope & Content:
Mahabat Khan. Mughal, c.1630-35. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed beneath in Persian: ‘Mahabat Khan’; numbered ‘9’ in Persian inventory note; on reverse: ‘qaimat-i tasvir-i mahabat khan 30’ (the price of this portrait of Mahabat Khan is 30). Drawing with gold; on an albu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1630-1635
Extent:
1 Item

8. Johnson 2,12

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 2,12
Title:
Babur greets courtiers at the Id festival
Scope & Content:
The emperor Babur greeting courtiers on the occasion of the Id festival. Mughal, c.1595. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Persian inventory note (not numbered). Gouache with gold; on an album leaf with floral diaper border. 286 by 160 mm; page 436 by 301 mm. Reverse: four lines...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1595
Extent:
1 Item

9. Johnson 2,13

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 2,13
Title:
Ruler, probably Babur, holding court
Scope & Content:
A ruler, probably Babur, holding court. Mughal, c.1615. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed above the door behind the throne in Persian: ‘shah Jahangiri salamat’ (good health to the emperor Jahangir); Persian inventory note (not numbered). Gouache with gold; on an album le...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1615
Extent:
1 Item