We heard that today is National Monkey Day, and here’s a perfect portrait for this day.
“A monumental portrait of a monkey” from India, circa, 1705-1710.
This strange looking monkey is named Husaini according to the inscription on the back of this work. This is relatively a large-format painting by early modern South Asian standards.
On a fun and lighter pop culture note, a print of this painting appears in the dining room of the family of Devi Vishvakumar, the main character of the Netflix comedy series “Never Have I Ever.” Has anybody noticed that?
A monumental portrait of a monkey The Stipple Master , Mughal painter, active c. 1692-1715 [artist] Mewar, Rajasthan, India ; Alternate: Mewar Princely State ; Alternate: Udaipur Princely State Opaque watercolor and gold on paper 48.5 centimeters; 58.7 centimeters Indian Rajasthani: Mewar c. 1705-1710 Repository: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States HOLLIS number: 8001311070
This image is part of FAL’s Digital Images and Slides Collection (DISC), a collection of images digitized from secondary sources for use in teaching and learning. FAL does not own the original artworks represented in this collection, but you can find more information at HOLLIS Images.
