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Antelope and deer hunt, c. 1602-1604. Creator: Govardhan (Indian, active c. 1596-1645)
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Antelope and deer hunt, c. 1602-1604. Creator: Govardhan (Indian, active c. 1596-1645)
Antelope and deer hunt, c. 1602-1604. The Mughals used trained cheetahs to capture prey during hunting expeditions in the wilderness. The metaphor of the hunt was also a potent image in Persian literature, in which the protagonist finally achieves a desired goal. The central image of the cheetah catching the black antelope--a frequently repeated visual trope--resonates with the desire of Prince Salim (who was passionate about hunting) to capture the throne of the Mughal Empire from Akbar, his father. Between 1600 and 1605, when Prince Salim set up his own royal court in defiance of his father, he convinced some imperial artists to join him. The young Govardhan, a Hindu who would go on to achieve high stature in the atelier of the next two emperors, was one of them
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Allahabad Govardhan Mughal India Opaque Watercolour And Gold On Paper
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This photo print, titled "Antelope and deer hunt" takes us back to the early 17th century in Mughal India. Created by Govardhan, an esteemed artist of that time, this artwork showcases a significant aspect of Mughal culture - hunting expeditions using trained cheetahs. In addition to being a thrilling sport, hunting held symbolic meaning in Persian literature. It represented the protagonist's relentless pursuit of their desired goal until it was achieved. This metaphor resonates with Prince Salim's ambition to capture the throne from his father, Emperor Akbar. Prince Salim's passion for hunting is evident as we witness the central image of a cheetah skillfully capturing a black antelope - a visual trope frequently depicted in such artworks. During Prince Salim's rebellion against his father between 1600 and 1605, he managed to persuade some imperial artists like Govardhan to join him at his own royal court. Despite being Hindu himself, Govardhan rose to great prominence within the atelier of the next two emperors. This particular painting is made using opaque watercolor and gold on paper, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship typical of Mughal artistry. Preserved by The Cleveland Museum of Art and brought forth by Heritage Art/Heritage Images, this print offers us a glimpse into both historical events and artistic mastery that defined an era in Indian history.
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