Painting of a Falcon. c. 1707-1770

November 13, 1712

Mirza Firuz Shah

Animals and Plants

Shah Alam Bahadur Shah I 1707–1712
Painting of a Falcon. c. 1707-1770
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DESCRIPTION
Description:
Falcon, 18th century.
A grey and white falcon standing on a perch to which its legs are tied. Its head twists backward towards the right. Two insects fly towards the falcon on the left.
People involved:
Mughal artist (artist)
Acquirer(s)
George III, King of the United Kingdom (1738-1820)
Subject(s)
Bahadur Shah (r. 1707-1712)
Physical properties
32.7 x 22.2 cm (folio dimensions)29 x 16 cm (frame, external)9.5 x 7 cm (image)16.5 x 10 cm (image)
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Peregrine falcons
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