Stipple Master
In India, while the monkey-god Hanuman is often portrayed, seeing other monkeys as the primary subjects in portraits is rare. This unique painting offers an atypical subject and a fascinating depiction of a monkey, displaying human-like characteristics such as a beard, pale eyes, and elongated hands. The painting's reverse side carries an inscription written in Devanagari alphabet, revealing the monkey's name as Husaini and associating it with his owner, Nawab Davad (or Daud) Khan. This might be referencing Daud Khan Panni, a notable military commander under various Mughal emperors, including Aurangzeb and Farrukhsiyar.
Dated around 1705 to 1710, the artwork's creation is credited to an unidentified artist called the "Stipple Master." This artist, alongside his patron Maharana Amar Singh II of Mewar, pioneered a distinctive painting style in Mewar during the late 1600s and early 1700s. Currently, this artistic collaboration has approximately 46 paintings credited to it, including this exceptional piece.
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