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Ustad Mansur

Ustad Mansur (flourished 1590-1624) was a seventeenth-century Mughal painter and court artist. He grew up during the reign of Jahangir (r. 1605 - 1627) during which period he excelled at depicting plants and animals. He was the earliest artist to depict the dodo in colour, apart from being the first to illustrate the Siberian crane. Towards the end of Akbar's reign, he gained the title of ustad (=master) and during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir his masterpieces earned him the title of Nãdir-al-’Asr ("Unequalled of the age"). Although largely known for his natural history illustrations, he also portrayed people in various manuscript illustrations.

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Artworks on platform: 3
Works collected: 187
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Featured on boards: 1
Individual collectors: 150

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Nilgai (blue bull): Leaf from the Shah Jahan Album by Ustad Mansur

Nilgai (blue bull): Leaf from the Shah Jahan Album

Diving Dipper and Other Birds, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album by Ustad Mansur

Diving Dipper and Other Birds, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

A chameleon by Ustad Mansur

A chameleon

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Artworks on platform: 3
Works collected: 187
Comments: 0
Featured on boards: 1
Individual collectors: 150

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