The Royal Hoopoe: Ustad Mansur-Style Study on 120-Year-Old Paper
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Description:
This exquisite artwork is a rare collector's piece, showcasing impeccable contemporary miniature painting skill applied to a genuine piece of history. The central subject, the Hoopoe bird, is one of the most celebrated avian subjects in Mughal-era naturalist studies, famously immortalized by artists like Ustad Mansur.
Craftsmanship and Provenance:
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Antique Paper Foundation: The new artwork is meticulously executed on authentic, high-quality 120-year-old paper, providing a unique historical patina, texture, and deep archival authenticity that cannot be replicated.
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Real Stone Pigments: Only traditional, naturally sourced Real Stone Colors have been used. This technique ensures extraordinary color depth, brilliant luminosity, and permanence, giving the bird’s plumage a vivid, lifelike intensity.
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Fine Artistry: The delicate precision and naturalistic detail, particularly on the distinctive black-and-white wing bars and the fan-shaped crest, reflect the finest traditions of the Mughal School of Miniature Painting.
The Subject: The Hoopoe (Upupa epops):
The Hoopoe is a bird of deep cultural significance across South Asia, often symbolizing the traveler, wisdom, and beauty.
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Depiction: The bird is captured perched dynamically on a bare branch, emphasizing its striking appearance—the cinnamon-colored head, the black-tipped crest, and the bold striping on its wings.
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Manuscript Context: The border features panels of Persian Nasta'liq script calligraphy, suggesting the work is an illustrated folio, likely containing poetic verses or scientific notation related to the bird. The pale green wash of the background highlights the bird's form, a classic aesthetic choice.
This remarkable fusion of modern artistry and genuine antique material makes for an unparalleled acquisition for serious collectors of miniature painting and natural history illustration.
The Royal Hoopoe: Ustad Mansur-Style Study on 120-Year-Old Paper
We offer a diverse collection of original artwork, including acrylics, oils, watercolors, and mixed media pieces, on various surfaces like canvas and art board.
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- Hang away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
- Keep in an environment with stable temperature and humidity.
- Dust lightly with a clean, dry, soft cloth only when necessary.
- Avoid using any chemical cleaners or water.
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