Indian sculpture and painting, illustrated by typical masterpieces, with an explanation of their motives and ideals (1908)
Havell, E. B. (Ernest Binfield), 1861-1934 · London, J. Murray · leaf 375
Thisdrawing, however, is not a mere copy, but a mostcareful study from life, founded on a recognisedtraditional type known to the Mogul artists.Probably one of Jahangirs court poets served asa model. It gives a very convincing presentment of thefamous Persian poet: a pose full of dignity, and aface… … A PORTRAIT OF SADI 211 India and Africa, Abyssinia, Central Asia, Syriaand Arabia in true dervish fashion, in all sorts of ways, andmixing with all sorts of people. Stumbling afterthe Pilgrims Caravan through the burning desertsof Arabia, now bandying jests with a fine technicalflavour of…
Sculpture · Painting
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