International contemporary art platform1600–1660
Bichitr
Bichitr was a 17th-century Indian artist of the Mughal Empire. Active from 1610 to 1660, he served as a court painter under emperors Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and possibly Aurangzeb. His main artistic focus was portraiture.
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Bichitr was a 17th-century Indian artist, born in 1600 and died in 1660. He was a court painter during the time of the Mughal Empire. His active creative period spanned from 1610 to 1660. During this time, he worked at the courts of emperors Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and possibly Aurangzeb. Among the genres he specialized in, portrait painting stands out. The name Bichitr is recorded in historical sources, with his national and cultural affiliation linked to the Mughal Empire.
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ИИ-стилизация на основе открытого изображения: Bichitr / Mir Ali Heravi; Wikimedia Commons; CC0.
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