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Girl leaning against a tree and reaching up to grasp a branch with her left hand, is addressed by a second girl who holds an open book: PD.39-1949

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Titles

Girl leaning against a tree and reaching up to grasp a branch with her left hand, is addressed by a second girl who holds an open book
Calligraphy

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

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Legal notes

Bequeathed 1946 by P.C. Manuk and Miss G.M. Coles through the National Art Collections Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 123 mm
Width: 78 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1949) by Manuk, P. C. and Coles, G. M., Miss

Dating

1650s
Production date: circa AD 1650

Note

'Iranian'.

School or Style

Deccani

Materials used in production

Bodycolour
White bodycolour
Ink
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Recto
Verso

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.39-1949
Primary reference Number: 33386

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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