Portrait of Prince Azam Shah - Mughal School
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Description
A refined Mughal miniature portrait of Prince Azam Shah, featuring the prince in profile with a falcon, executed in opaque watercolour and gold on paper.
This portrait depicts Prince Azam Shah, a son of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, rendered in the refined style characteristic of late seventeenth-century Indian court painting. The prince is shown in profile, a standard convention for royal portraiture of the period, which allows for the clear identification of facial features and the display of status symbols. He holds a falcon on his gloved hand, a common motif representing the aristocratic pursuit of hunting and the martial virtues of the nobility.
The figure wears a jama, a traditional long-sleeved coat, decorated with a delicate floral pattern. A subtle halo surrounds his head, signifying his royal authority and divine right. The background is a flat, pale green wash, which provides a neutral field that draws attention to the subject. Below the figure, a plain, textured panel occupies the lower portion of the composition, while the entire image is framed by an ornate border featuring floral motifs in shades of red and gold.
Mughal miniatures are noted for their precise line work and the application of mineral pigments. This work follows the established traditions of the imperial workshops, where artists prioritised clarity, balance, and the accurate depiction of textiles and jewellery. The inclusion of a falcon serves as a visual shorthand for the prince's role as a leader and sportsman. The work is mounted on a larger sheet with decorative margins, a common practice for preserving and displaying these delicate paintings in royal albums. The script at the bottom provides identification of the subject, ensuring the historical record of the prince's appearance was maintained for future generations.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
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Specific Features
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- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Portrait of Prince Azam Shah - Mughal School
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