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Dancing Dervishes, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610; verso: ca. 1530-50
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Dancing Dervishes, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610; verso: ca. 1530-50
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Colour Print Dancers Dervish Drums Ecstasy Ecstatic Emperor Shah Jahan Haravi Haravi Mir Ali Heravi Heravi Mir Ali Heravi Mir Ali Hossein Indian Miniature Instrument Instruments Jahan Jahan Shah Jan Mir Khurram Miniature Mir Ali Mir Ali Haravi Mir Ali Heravi Mir Ali Hossein Mir Ali Hossein Heravi Mir Jan Moghul Mogul Mughal Musicians Perso Arabic Script Shah Shah Jahan Shahjehan Sleeve Sleeves Sufi Trance Turban Turbans Gold Colour Head Dress Headgear Hindoostan Musical Instruments Whirling Dervish Whirling Dervishes
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This print showcases the exquisite artwork of Mir 'Ali Haravi, a renowned artist from 17th century India. Titled "Dancing Dervishes" this folio is a part of the Shah Jahan Album, which dates back to approximately 1610 on the recto side and around 1530-50 on the verso side. The image depicts a vibrant scene filled with energy and movement. A group of male dancers, dressed in colorful traditional clothing, are engaged in an ecstatic dance. Their flowing garments swirl gracefully as they move to the rhythm of drums and other musical instruments held by some members of their ensemble. The intricate details and rich colors bring life to this Indian miniature painting. The gold accents add a touch of opulence and highlight the importance of these dervishes within their cultural context. Each dancer wears an elaborate headdress that further enhances their presence. Mir 'Ali Haravi's skillful brushwork captures not only the physicality but also the spiritual essence behind Sufi dancing rituals. This artwork serves as a testament to both Islamic heritage and Mughal artistic traditions prevalent during Emperor Shah Jahan's reign. Preserved at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this piece offers viewers an insight into Hindoostan's historical past while celebrating its artistic legacy. It is truly a treasure that continues to inspire awe for centuries to come.
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