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Mir Ali Hossein Collection

Mir Ali Hossein, a renowned artist of the Mughal era, captured the essence of Jahangir and his father, Akbar, in his exquisite artworks

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca

Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca.1540-50

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Portrait of Qilich Khan Turani, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca

Portrait of Qilich Khan Turani, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1640; verso: ca. 1530-50

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Dancing Dervishes, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610; verso: ca. 1530-50

Dancing Dervishes, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610; verso: ca. 1530-50

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Shah Jahan on Horseback, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca

Shah Jahan on Horseback, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca. 1530-50

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Portrait of Jahangir Beg, Jansipar Khan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, ca. 1627

Portrait of Jahangir Beg, Jansipar Khan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, ca. 1627
Portrait of Jahangir Beg, Jansipar Khan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1627; recto: ca. 1530-50

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Rosette Bearing the Name and Title of Emperor Aurangzeb (Recto)... ca. 1658

Rosette Bearing the Name and Title of Emperor Aurangzeb (Recto)... ca. 1658
Rosette Bearing the Name and Title of Emperor Aurangzeb (Recto), from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1658; verso: ca. 1630-40

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Portrait of Jadun Rai Deccani, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca

Portrait of Jadun Rai Deccani, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1622; verso: ca. 1530-50

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Portrait of Mulla Muhammad Khan Vali of Bijapur, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

Portrait of Mulla Muhammad Khan Vali of Bijapur, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1620; verso: 1537-47

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Portrait of Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca

Portrait of Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1620; recto: 1534 or later

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Akbar With Lion and Calf, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca

Akbar With Lion and Calf, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca. 1530-50

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Portrait of Sayyid Abu l Muzaffar Khan, Khan Jahan Barha, Folio from the Shah Jahan

Portrait of Sayyid Abu l Muzaffar Khan, Khan Jahan Barha, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1630; verso: ca.1530-50

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: recto: Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor, verso: Page of Calligraphy

recto: Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor, verso: Page of Calligraphy
recto: " Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor", verso: Page of Calligraphy. Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: late 16th century; verso: ca. 1640

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Spotted Forktail, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610-15; verso ca. 1540

Spotted Forktail, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610-15; verso ca. 1540

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Portrait of Zamana Beg, Mahabat Khan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610

Portrait of Zamana Beg, Mahabat Khan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610; verso: ca. 1530-40

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Unwan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto and verso: ca. 1630-40

Unwan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto and verso: ca. 1630-40

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1620; recto: ca. 1530-50

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Portrait of Maharaja Bhim Kanwar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1615-29

Portrait of Maharaja Bhim Kanwar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1615-29; recto: ca. 1540

Background imageMir Ali Hossein Collection: Dervish Leading a Bear, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1630-40; verso: ca

Dervish Leading a Bear, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1630-40; verso: ca. 1530-40


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Mir Ali Hossein, a renowned artist of the Mughal era, captured the essence of Jahangir and his father, Akbar, in his exquisite artworks. One such masterpiece is the folio from the Shah Jahan Album depicting Dancing Dervishes. This captivating piece showcases Mir Ali Hossein's ability to portray movement and grace with intricate brushstrokes. In another folio from the same album, Mir Ali Hossein presents Shah Jahan on Horseback. The verso displays his exceptional talent for capturing regality and power through detailed horse anatomy and majestic posture. On the recto side, we are transported back to Jahangir's reign with a stunning portrait of Jahangir Beg by Jansipar Khan. The artist skillfully portrays Jahangir's dignified expression and elaborate attire. Moving forward in time within the Shah Jahan Album, we encounter a rosette bearing Emperor Aurangzeb's name and title. This delicate artwork reflects Mir Ali Hossein's mastery in calligraphy as he beautifully intertwines words into an ornate design. The album also features portraits of notable figures like Jadun Rai Deccani and Mulla Muhammad Khan Vali of Bijapur. Through these paintings, Mir Ali Hossein immortalizes their distinct personalities while showcasing his versatility as an artist. One cannot overlook Mir Ali Hossein's portrayal of Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur on one side of a folio from the album. His attention to detail brings out every intricacy in Ibrahim Adil Shah II's royal attire while highlighting his commanding presence. Furthermore, Akbar With Lion and Calf is yet another remarkable creation by Mir Ali Hossein found within this collection. This composition perfectly captures both strength and tenderness as Akbar stands confidently beside a lioness nursing her cub—a testament to nature's harmony under Akbar’s rule.