Ustad Mansur

Ustad Mansur (1501–1625) was a painter and illuminator.

Also recorded as Manṣūr; Mansur; Mansur Naqqash.

Overview

Born in 1501, died in 1625.

In detail

the recorded working language is Persian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait and manuscript illumination. The authority associates the name with Mughal painting.

Positions recorded include court painter.

Work by Ustad Mansur is recorded in the collections of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Royal Collection, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Art Institute of Chicago and Indian Museum.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ustad Mansur”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2502664: Ustad Mansur

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