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1. Johnson 22,12

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 22,12
Title:
Yogis sleeping
Scope & Content:
Yogis sleeping. Mughal, c.1770. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed in Persian: ‘‘amal-i mas‘ud, sunnah 130’ (the work of Masud, year 130 - perhaps intended as AH1013/AD1604-1605 or AH1030/AD1620-21); on reverse: ‘jalsah-i fuqara-i jalali’ (gathering of illustrious ascetics...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1770
Extent:
1 Item

2. Johnson 22,14

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 22,14
Title:
Brotherhood of Kanphat yogis
Scope & Content:
A brotherhood of kanphat yogis. Mughal, c.1605. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed on reverse in Persian: ‘tasvir-i jogiha’ (picture of yogis). Tinted drawing with gold; on an album leaf with a ‘misra‘‘ of verse in ‘nasta‘liq’ calligraphy above and below the drawing; inne...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1605
Extent:
1 Item

3. Johnson 22,16

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 22,16
Title:
Four Kanphat yogis in a landscape
Scope & Content:
Four kanphat yogis in a landscape. Mughal, c.1610-20. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed on rock in foreground in Persian: ‘‘amal-i mas’ud, sunnah 103’ (the work of Mas’ud, year 103 - meaning AH1003/AD1594-95); on reverse: ‘tasvir-i kanphatha’ (a picture of ‘kanphats).’ T...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1610-1620
Extent:
1 Item

4. Johnson 22,15

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 22,15
Title:
A party of Kanphat yogis resting round a fire
Scope & Content:
A party of kanphat yogis. Mughal, c.1700. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed in left foreground in Persian: ‘‘amal-i mas‘ud’.’ sunnah 101’2 (the work of Masud, year AH1012/AD1603-1604); on reverse: ‘majlis-i kanphatha’ (an assembly of ‘kanphats).’ Tinted drawing with gold;...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1700
Extent:
1 Item

5. Johnson 22,8

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 22,8
Title:
A seated dervish. Artist(s): Riza-i 'Abbasi (fl. 1625-1630)
Scope & Content:
Drawing: seated dervish. Signature of Riza-i ‘Abbasi. Plain background with plants and clouds in gold. This is a fine drawing and might well be from the master's hand. Isfahan style: c.1625-30. 13 by 7.5 cm (page 32 by 22.5 cm). Gold-flecked plain triple frame and margins. ‘VAM 1951’ No. ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1625-1630
Extent:
1 Item

6. Johnson 22,13

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 22,13
Title:
A shepherd offering a flower to a holy man. Artist(s): Basawan (fl. 1570-1600)
Scope & Content:
A shepherd offering a flower to a holy man. Attributed to Basawan, Mughal, c.1585-90. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Drawing; on an album page with marbled and gilt decorated borders; two ‘baits’ in ‘nasta'liq’ script above and below. 185 by 127 mm; page 360 by 234 mm. Reproduc...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1585-1590
Extent:
1 Item

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