学生作品ガイド
5 parts 1 The artwork2 In context3 About this artwork4 Artist and museum5 Look closely
著作権 この作品は、現在も著作権の保護対象として扱われています。カタログには Mansur の生没年が記載されていません。著作権は作者の死後 70 年間存続するため、権利が依然として適用されていると解釈するのがより確実です。本画像は教育目的のリファレンスとして掲載しており、その権利は権利者に帰属します。
In context
Chameleon — Mansur
The original measures 44 × 34 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.
▲ 本作品、1600
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この作品について
Chameleon — Mansur
In this masterful and somewhat personal work in the natural world genre, Mansur deftly extended the chromatic range across creature and foliage alike, underscoring the chameleon’s wonderful ability to blend with its surroundings. The monochromatic branches form a foil to the chameleon and the foliage with which it is has harmonized itself. Already in the employ of Prince Salam (the future Jahangir), Mansur no doubt intended this engaging image to capture his young patron’s attention.
アーティストと美術館
Chameleon — Mansur
In the golden era of Mughal painting, few names resonate with as much reverence and awe as Ustad Mansur. Known to his contemporaries as Nadir al-Asr—the "Wonder of the Age"—this master painter occupied a singular position within the imperial workshops of Delhi, Lahore, and Agra. His life and work represent the pinnacle of naturalism within the Mughal tradition, a period where the meticulous precision of Persian miniature painting met an almost scientific devotion to the observation of the living world. Active during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, Mansur did not merely paint; he captured the very breath and essence of the flora and fauna that populated the imperial landscapes of Emperors Akbar and Jahangir.
The artistic journey of Mansur began amidst the vibrant intellectual and creative ferment of Emperor Akbar’s court. During this formative period, he contributed to monumental projects such as the Akbarnama, where his hand could be seen in the exquisite sarlawh—the decorative chapter openers that utilized jewel-like arabesques and intricate Timurid-style strapwork to frame the imperial narrative. However, it was under the patronage of Prince Salam, who would later ascend the throne as Emperor Jahangir, that Mansur truly found his calling.
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Look closely
Chameleon — Mansur
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