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  1. Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah

    c 1660 #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Golconda #Deccan from the coln. of Mary & Cheney Cowles sold by Christies for £292,100.

    In 1636, #ShahJahan invaded Deccan & forced upon the Sultan the 'Deed of Submission' which included an increase in Tribute & replacement of #Shia with #Suni #Religion.
    This led the local #Artists to incorporate #Mughal styles in their #Paintings as seen in this case.

    #ArtHistory #IndianHistory #Art #IndianHeritage #History #Histodons #MastoArt

  2. Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah

    c 1660 #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Golconda #Deccan from the coln. of Mary & Cheney Cowles sold by Christies for £292,100.

    In 1636, #ShahJahan invaded Deccan & forced upon the Sultan the 'Deed of Submission' which included an increase in Tribute & replacement of #Shia with #Suni #Religion.
    This led the local #Artists to incorporate #Mughal styles in their #Paintings as seen in this case.

    #ArtHistory #IndianHistory #Art #IndianHeritage #History #Histodons #MastoArt

  3. Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah

    c 1660 #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Golconda #Deccan from the coln. of Mary & Cheney Cowles sold by Christies for £292,100.

    In 1636, #ShahJahan invaded Deccan & forced upon the Sultan the 'Deed of Submission' which included an increase in Tribute & replacement of #Shia with #Suni #Religion.
    This led the local #Artists to incorporate #Mughal styles in their #Paintings as seen in this case.

    #ArtHistory #IndianHistory #Art #IndianHeritage #History #Histodons #MastoArt

  4. Flight: #DECTR
    Registration: D-ECTR
    ICAO code: #3D0BEF
    Callsign: #DECCAN CARGO
    Operator: Deccan Cargo & Express Logistics
    Type: CESSNA R.182
    Country: 🇮🇳
    Speed: 260 kmh
    Altitude: 366 m
    Distance: 6.0 km
    Angle ∆: 3.5°
    Direction ->: ENE
    Track:
    tinyurl.com/28qvgvtq
    History:
    radarbox.com/data/mode-s/3D0BEF
    flightradar24.com/data/aircraf
    Photos:
    jetphotos.com/photo/keyword/D-
    Seen: 1st x

  5. Flight: #DECHG
    Registration: D-ECHG
    ICAO code: #3D0AAC
    Callsign: #DECCAN CARGO
    Operator: Deccan Cargo & Express Logistics
    Type: CIRRUS SR-20
    Country: 🇮🇳
    Speed: 244 kmh
    Altitude: 3048 m
    Distance: 7.4 km
    Angle ∆: 22.4°
    Direction ->: WNW
    Track:
    tinyurl.com/yro29kxu
    History:
    radarbox.com/data/mode-s/3D0AAC
    flightradar24.com/data/aircraf
    Photos:
    jetphotos.com/photo/keyword/D-
    Seen: 1st x

  6. Flight: #DECTY
    ICAO code: #3D0BF6
    Callsign: #DECCAN CARGO
    Operator: Deccan Cargo & Express Logistics
    Country: 🇮🇳
    Speed: 210 kmh
    Altitude: 396 m
    Distance: 5.8 km
    Angle ∆: 3.9°
    Direction ->: WSW
    Track:
    tinyurl.com/ywsboe8b
    History:
    radarbox.com/data/mode-s/3D0BF6
    Seen: 6x

  7. Flight: #DECFC
    Registration: D-ECFC
    ICAO code: #3D0A74
    Callsign: #DECCAN CARGO
    Operator: Deccan Cargo & Express Logistics
    Type: ROBIN DR.500-200I
    Country: 🇮🇳
    Speed: 262 kmh
    Altitude: 457 m
    Distance: 5.3 km
    Angle ∆: 4.9°
    Direction ->: WSW
    Track:
    tinyurl.com/2cjtlwfv
    History:
    radarbox.com/data/mode-s/3D0A74
    flightradar24.com/data/aircraf
    Photos:
    jetphotos.com/photo/keyword/D-
    Seen: 1st x

  8. 'Three Wondrous Birds'

    This c1620 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Bijapur or #Golconda #Deccan #India attributed to #Artist Isma'il is in the Sothebys sale of March 29, est. £50,000-70,000

    Possibly an illustration to Anvar-i-Suhayli (translation of the #Sanskrit book of Fables 'Panchtantra') also known as Kalilah wa-Dimnah (The Lights of the Canopus) written in #Persian by Husayn Va'iz al-Kashivi in 15th century

    #ArtHistory #IndianHistory #MastoArt #Histodons #Art #Heritage #History #Birds

  9. 'Three Wondrous Birds'

    This c1620 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Bijapur or #Golconda #Deccan #India attributed to #Artist Isma'il is in the Sothebys sale of March 29, est. £50,000-70,000

    Possibly an illustration to Anvar-i-Suhayli (translation of the #Sanskrit book of Fables 'Panchtantra') also known as Kalilah wa-Dimnah (The Lights of the Canopus) written in #Persian by Husayn Va'iz al-Kashivi in 15th century

    #ArtHistory #IndianHistory #MastoArt #Histodons #Art #Heritage #History #Birds

  10. 'Three Wondrous Birds'

    This c1620 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Bijapur or #Golconda #Deccan #India attributed to #Artist Isma'il is in the Sothebys sale of March 29, est. £50,000-70,000

    Possibly an illustration to Anvar-i-Suhayli (translation of the #Sanskrit book of Fables 'Panchtantra') also known as Kalilah wa-Dimnah (The Lights of the Canopus) written in #Persian by Husayn Va'iz al-Kashivi in 15th century

    #ArtHistory #IndianHistory #MastoArt #Histodons #Art #Heritage #History #Birds

  11. On #FriendshipDay 'Two Girls Dance' in this c1700 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Aurangabad #Deccan now at Williams College #Museum of #Art USA

    In 1565 some of the allied Muslim kingdoms of the Deccan won a victory against the Hindu empire of Southern #India
    This dissolution brought highly skilled Hindu craftsmen into the Muslim kingdoms, resulting in fertile artistic development as evident in this #Painting with influence of #Hindu & #Islamic styles

    #Histodons #IndianHistory #Entertainment

  12. On #FriendshipDay 'Two Girls Dance' in this c1700 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Aurangabad #Deccan now at Williams College #Museum of #Art USA

    In 1565 some of the allied Muslim kingdoms of the Deccan won a victory against the Hindu empire of Southern #India
    This dissolution brought highly skilled Hindu craftsmen into the Muslim kingdoms, resulting in fertile artistic development as evident in this #Painting with influence of #Hindu & #Islamic styles

    #Histodons #IndianHistory #Entertainment

  13. On #FriendshipDay 'Two Girls Dance' in this c1700 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Aurangabad #Deccan now at Williams College #Museum of #Art USA

    In 1565 some of the allied Muslim kingdoms of the Deccan won a victory against the Hindu empire of Southern #India
    This dissolution brought highly skilled Hindu craftsmen into the Muslim kingdoms, resulting in fertile artistic development as evident in this #Painting with influence of #Hindu & #Islamic styles

    #Histodons #IndianHistory #Entertainment

  14. Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II of #Bijapur #Deccan #India in Procession

    This detailed work in this #IndianMiniaturePainting is attributed to the school of 'Ali Riza (#Artist), who was a master of shading & stippling, techniques found here in the lively elephants

    This c1650 CE #Painting is now at The Metropolitan #Museum of #Art USA

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #artoftheday #Heritage #Paintings #History #ArtHistory #Museums #Elephants #Entertainment #Histodons #MastoArt

  15. Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II of #Bijapur #Deccan #India in Procession

    This detailed work in this #IndianMiniaturePainting is attributed to the school of 'Ali Riza (#Artist), who was a master of shading & stippling, techniques found here in the lively elephants

    This c1650 CE #Painting is now at The Metropolitan #Museum of #Art USA

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #artoftheday #Heritage #Paintings #History #ArtHistory #Museums #Elephants #Entertainment #Histodons #MastoArt

  16. Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II of #Bijapur #Deccan #India in Procession

    This detailed work in this #IndianMiniaturePainting is attributed to the school of 'Ali Riza (#Artist), who was a master of shading & stippling, techniques found here in the lively elephants

    This c1650 CE #Painting is now at The Metropolitan #Museum of #Art USA

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #artoftheday #Heritage #Paintings #History #ArtHistory #Museums #Elephants #Entertainment #Histodons #MastoArt

  17. On #WorldMusicDay today, a #Nayika sings & plays her golden Vina, an Indian #MusicalInstrument

    Todi Ragini #Raga
    This illustration to a c1680 CE #Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Deccan #India from the collection of Betsy Salinger was sold by Bonhams on 26th October 2022 for £25,000

    #IndianHeritage #IndianClassicalMusic #Art #ArtHistory #Artist #History #MastoArt #Paintings #Histodons #IndianHistory #Music #Painting #artofmastodon #artoftheday #Heritage

  18. Sultan Muhammed Adil Shah of #Bijapur #Deccan with his #African Prime Minister Ikhlas Khan

    Ikhlas was from #Ethiopia #Africa who came to #India in c1600 CE
    Many of the immigrants who came from there rose to important positions in the courts of various courts of the #Indian Kingdoms.

    This c1660 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting is now at Los Angeles County #Museum of #Art

    #LACMA #IndianHistory #IndianHertitage #Artist #Histodons #History #Paintings #Museums #MastoArt #Heritage #Painting

  19. Sultan Muhammed Adil Shah of #Bijapur #Deccan with his #African Prime Minister Ikhlas Khan

    Ikhlas was from #Ethiopia #Africa who came to #India in c1600 CE
    Many of the immigrants who came from there rose to important positions in the courts of various courts of the #Indian Kingdoms.

    This c1660 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting is now at Los Angeles County #Museum of #Art

    #LACMA #IndianHistory #IndianHertitage #Artist #Histodons #History #Paintings #Museums #MastoArt #Heritage #Painting

  20. Sultan Muhammed Adil Shah of #Bijapur #Deccan with his #African Prime Minister Ikhlas Khan

    Ikhlas was from #Ethiopia #Africa who came to #India in c1600 CE
    Many of the immigrants who came from there rose to important positions in the courts of various courts of the #Indian Kingdoms.

    This c1660 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting is now at Los Angeles County #Museum of #Art

    #LACMA #IndianHistory #IndianHertitage #Artist #Histodons #History #Paintings #Museums #MastoArt #Heritage #Painting

  21. Hunting on a Horseback with a Falcon in this #IndianMiniaturePainting is Iraj, the 7th Shah of Pishdadian Dynasty as per Avestan legends & on whom #Iran is so named and, made popular by the Persian Poet Ferdowsi in his 11th century epic #Shahnameh

    #DidYouKnow this fact about the origin of Iran's name?

    This c1775 CE #MughalArt from #Deccan #India was sold by Bonhams on March 20, 2024.

    #IndianHistory #IndianHeritage #Art #History #Heritage #MastoArt #Artist #Histodons #Mughal #MughalEmpire

  22. Hunting on a Horseback with a Falcon in this #IndianMiniaturePainting is Iraj, the 7th Shah of Pishdadian Dynasty as per Avestan legends & on whom #Iran is so named and, made popular by the Persian Poet Ferdowsi in his 11th century epic #Shahnameh

    #DidYouKnow this fact about the origin of Iran's name?

    This c1775 CE #MughalArt from #Deccan #India was sold by Bonhams on March 20, 2024.

    #IndianHistory #IndianHeritage #Art #History #Heritage #MastoArt #Artist #Histodons #Mughal #MughalEmpire

  23. Hunting on a Horseback with a Falcon in this #IndianMiniaturePainting is Iraj, the 7th Shah of Pishdadian Dynasty as per Avestan legends & on whom #Iran is so named and, made popular by the Persian Poet Ferdowsi in his 11th century epic #Shahnameh

    #DidYouKnow this fact about the origin of Iran's name?

    This c1775 CE #MughalArt from #Deccan #India was sold by Bonhams on March 20, 2024.

    #IndianHistory #IndianHeritage #Art #History #Heritage #MastoArt #Artist #Histodons #Mughal #MughalEmpire

  24. Around 50 #Paintings from #Museum Rietberg, Zurich will be available for public viewing from 20th Sept 2024 to 19th Jan 2025 at their exhibition "#Ragamala : Images for all Senses"

    Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is the unique depiction of #IndianClassicalMusic in #Art forms

    Like this c1775 CE Todi #Ragini #Raga from #Golconda or #Bijapur in #Deccan #India

    #Museums #Painting #Music #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #Heritage#Artist #Histodons #History #MastoArt #IndianCulture #Animals

  25. Around 50 #Paintings from #Museum Rietberg, Zurich will be available for public viewing from 20th Sept 2024 to 19th Jan 2025 at their exhibition "#Ragamala : Images for all Senses"

    Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is the unique depiction of #IndianClassicalMusic in #Art forms

    Like this c1775 CE Todi #Ragini #Raga from #Golconda or #Bijapur in #Deccan #India

    #Museums #Painting #Music #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #Heritage#Artist #Histodons #History #MastoArt #IndianCulture #Animals

  26. Around 50 #Paintings from #Museum Rietberg, Zurich will be available for public viewing from 20th Sept 2024 to 19th Jan 2025 at their exhibition "#Ragamala : Images for all Senses"

    Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is the unique depiction of #IndianClassicalMusic in #Art forms

    Like this c1775 CE Todi #Ragini #Raga from #Golconda or #Bijapur in #Deccan #India

    #Museums #Painting #Music #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #Heritage#Artist #Histodons #History #MastoArt #IndianCulture #Animals

  27. Lords of the Deccan, very good read if you want to know about #deccan #history

  28. A Dancing Girl

    This c1675 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting of a voluptuous dancing girl from #Aurangabad #Deccan #India is in the private collection of the Swiss billionaire Daniel Vasella

    One of the loveliest #Indian #Paintings ever, in my opinion

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #Painting #Histodons #History #Heritage #Artist #Art #MastoArt #Entertainment #Dance #Music

  29. A Dancing Girl

    This c1675 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting of a voluptuous dancing girl from #Aurangabad #Deccan #India is in the private collection of the Swiss billionaire Daniel Vasella

    One of the loveliest #Indian #Paintings ever, in my opinion

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #Painting #Histodons #History #Heritage #Artist #Art #MastoArt #Entertainment #Dance #Music

  30. A Dancing Girl

    This c1675 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting of a voluptuous dancing girl from #Aurangabad #Deccan #India is in the private collection of the Swiss billionaire Daniel Vasella

    One of the loveliest #Indian #Paintings ever, in my opinion

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #Painting #Histodons #History #Heritage #Artist #Art #MastoArt #Entertainment #Dance #Music

  31. A mysterious c1610 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Bijapur or #Golconda #Deccan #India whose ruler Ibrahim Adil Shah II was devoted to #Saraswati the Goddess of Knowledge, Learning, Wisdom & #Art and is often depicted riding a Swan

    On #SaraswatiPuja this painting from Toby Falk collection sold by Christies on 27th Oct.

    This day marks the beginning of Spring

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #Painting #Heritage #History #Artist #Histodons #Hinduism #Religion #Hindu #MastoArt #Paintings

  32. A mysterious c1610 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Bijapur or #Golconda #Deccan #India whose ruler Ibrahim Adil Shah II was devoted to #Saraswati the Goddess of Knowledge, Learning, Wisdom & #Art and is often depicted riding a Swan

    On #SaraswatiPuja this painting from Toby Falk collection sold by Christies on 27th Oct.

    This day marks the beginning of Spring

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #Painting #Heritage #History #Artist #Histodons #Hinduism #Religion #Hindu #MastoArt #Paintings

  33. A mysterious c1610 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Bijapur or #Golconda #Deccan #India whose ruler Ibrahim Adil Shah II was devoted to #Saraswati the Goddess of Knowledge, Learning, Wisdom & #Art and is often depicted riding a Swan

    On #SaraswatiPuja this painting from Toby Falk collection sold by Christies on 27th Oct.

    This day marks the beginning of Spring

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #Painting #Heritage #History #Artist #Histodons #Hinduism #Religion #Hindu #MastoArt #Paintings

  34. A Lady at her Toilet.

    #GoodMorning everyone and have a great day.

    I am getting ready to begin my day on a lovely #Delhi morning just like this lady.

    This c1720 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Hyderabad #Deccan #India is by #Artist Muttam known until recently a the #Jaipur Painter.

    From the collection of Toby Falk sold by Christies on 27th Oct 2023 for £12,600.

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #Painting #Heritage #Histodons #History #Art #MastoArt #Paintings #IndianCulture

  35. A Lady at her Toilet.

    #GoodMorning everyone and have a great day.

    I am getting ready to begin my day on a lovely #Delhi morning just like this lady.

    This c1720 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Hyderabad #Deccan #India is by #Artist Muttam known until recently a the #Jaipur Painter.

    From the collection of Toby Falk sold by Christies on 27th Oct 2023 for £12,600.

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #Painting #Heritage #Histodons #History #Art #MastoArt #Paintings #IndianCulture

  36. A Lady at her Toilet.

    #GoodMorning everyone and have a great day.

    I am getting ready to begin my day on a lovely #Delhi morning just like this lady.

    This c1720 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Hyderabad #Deccan #India is by #Artist Muttam known until recently a the #Jaipur Painter.

    From the collection of Toby Falk sold by Christies on 27th Oct 2023 for £12,600.

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #Painting #Heritage #Histodons #History #Art #MastoArt #Paintings #IndianCulture

  37. When the Europeans arrived in #India beginning 16th century, the Indian #Artists were quite fascinated by them, the language, culture, clothing etc.

    They too became a 'subject' of #Art or #IndianMiniaturePainting like this 'Dutch Couple' where the artist has added the 'bindi' on the woman's forehead to cater to his client's need, perhaps the couple wanted it this way.

    18th century #Painting from #Deccan sold by Christies.

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #MastoArt #Histodons #History #Heritage

  38. When the Europeans arrived in #India beginning 16th century, the Indian #Artists were quite fascinated by them, the language, culture, clothing etc.

    They too became a 'subject' of #Art or #IndianMiniaturePainting like this 'Dutch Couple' where the artist has added the 'bindi' on the woman's forehead to cater to his client's need, perhaps the couple wanted it this way.

    18th century #Painting from #Deccan sold by Christies.

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #MastoArt #Histodons #History #Heritage

  39. When the Europeans arrived in #India beginning 16th century, the Indian #Artists were quite fascinated by them, the language, culture, clothing etc.

    They too became a 'subject' of #Art or #IndianMiniaturePainting like this 'Dutch Couple' where the artist has added the 'bindi' on the woman's forehead to cater to his client's need, perhaps the couple wanted it this way.

    18th century #Painting from #Deccan sold by Christies.

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #MastoArt #Histodons #History #Heritage

  40. As the Poppies in my garden take root, I am reminded of this 17th century #Mughal or #Deccan or #Kishangarh #Rajasthan exquisite floral study of a 'Double Flowered Poppy' from the Edith & Cary Welch collection sold by @Sothebys for £82,550 on 25th October, 2023.

    #Art #IndianHistory #Heritage #History #Paintings #IndianHeritage #MastoArt #Painting #FloweringSeason #Flowers #Flora #Poppies #Gardening #Photography

  41. As the Poppies in my garden take root, I am reminded of this 17th century #Mughal or #Deccan or #Kishangarh #Rajasthan exquisite floral study of a 'Double Flowered Poppy' from the Edith & Cary Welch collection sold by @Sothebys for £82,550 on 25th October, 2023.

    #Art #IndianHistory #Heritage #History #Paintings #IndianHeritage #MastoArt #Painting #FloweringSeason #Flowers #Flora #Poppies #Gardening #Photography

  42. #SufiThursday.

    Two #Sufis at a Prayer

    c1785 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Deccan #India that once formed part of the collection of the Marquess of Dufferin. The two buildings in the background are typical of the tombs and mosques associated with the #QutbShahi dynasty at #Golconda

    Probably commissioned by an official of the #EastIndiaCompany or a French officer posted at #Hyderabad

    From the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's

    #IndianHeritage #Art #IndianHistory #Islam #Sufism #History

  43. #SufiThursday.

    Two #Sufis at a Prayer

    c1785 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Deccan #India that once formed part of the collection of the Marquess of Dufferin. The two buildings in the background are typical of the tombs and mosques associated with the #QutbShahi dynasty at #Golconda

    Probably commissioned by an official of the #EastIndiaCompany or a French officer posted at #Hyderabad

    From the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's

    #IndianHeritage #Art #IndianHistory #Islam #Sufism #History

  44. Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II of #Bijapur, #Deccan #India Riding his favourite #Elephant Atash Khan

    Attributed to artist Farrukh Beg, this c1600 CE #Deccani #IndianMiniaturePainting from the collection of Edith & Stuart Cary Welch (acquired by them from Sven Gahlin, 1975) was auctioned by Sotheby's on Oct 25, 2023 for £571,500

    Previously exhibited at The Metropolitan #Museum of #Art #USA & #RietburgMuseum, #Zurich

    #IndianHistory #IndianHeritage #Museums #Heritage #Paintings #Animals #History

  45. Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II of #Bijapur, #Deccan #India Riding his favourite #Elephant Atash Khan

    Attributed to artist Farrukh Beg, this c1600 CE #Deccani #IndianMiniaturePainting from the collection of Edith & Stuart Cary Welch (acquired by them from Sven Gahlin, 1975) was auctioned by Sotheby's on Oct 25, 2023 for £571,500

    Previously exhibited at The Metropolitan #Museum of #Art #USA & #RietburgMuseum, #Zurich

    #IndianHistory #IndianHeritage #Museums #Heritage #Paintings #Animals #History

  46. Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II of #Bijapur, #Deccan #India Riding his favourite #Elephant Atash Khan

    Attributed to artist Farrukh Beg, this c1600 CE #Deccani #IndianMiniaturePainting from the collection of Edith & Stuart Cary Welch (acquired by them from Sven Gahlin, 1975) was auctioned by Sotheby's on Oct 25, 2023 for £571,500

    Previously exhibited at The Metropolitan #Museum of #Art #USA & #RietburgMuseum, #Zurich

    #IndianHistory #IndianHeritage #Museums #Heritage #Paintings #Animals #History

  47. #SufiThursday

    A Portrait of a #Sufi

    c1625 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Bijapur #Deccan #India now at Metropolitan #Museum of #Art (The MET).

    This Holy Man is identified as a Sufi on account of his long-sleeved 'khirqa' cloak & Turban.

    The Sufis spent over 40 days in a year in isolation and wilderness (khalwa) to facilitate distraction-free meditation.

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #MastoArt #Museums #Heritage #History #Islam #Muslim #Religion #Sufism

  48. #SufiThursday

    A Portrait of a #Sufi

    c1625 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Bijapur #Deccan #India now at Metropolitan #Museum of #Art (The MET).

    This Holy Man is identified as a Sufi on account of his long-sleeved 'khirqa' cloak & Turban.

    The Sufis spent over 40 days in a year in isolation and wilderness (khalwa) to facilitate distraction-free meditation.

    #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #MastoArt #Museums #Heritage #History #Islam #Muslim #Religion #Sufism

  49. 'A Maiden at her Toilette'.

    c1775 AD Provincial #Mughal #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Golconda #Deccan #India from the Doris Weiner collection sold by Christie's

    This #MughalArt #Painting from a #Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) series depicts 'Ramkali #Ragini #IndianClassicalMusic

    'A Lady runs her hands through her hair while looking into a mirror'.

    #GoodMorning everyone.
    Have a great day.

    @pvonhellermannn #IndianHeritage #Art #MastoArt #IndianHistory #Music #History #Heritage #Paintings