Description
A sprawling courtyard scene depicts Akbar's triumphal entry into Surat, rendered in the ornate Persian-Mughal style with intricate detail and jewel-toned pigments. Hundreds of figures populate the composition across multiple registers, from mounted soldiers and attendants to crowds of onlookers, while architectural elements frame the scene in gold leaf and lapis blue, creating a sense of ceremonial grandeur and organized chaos. Precision-cut from thick, satin-finish paperboard and made to order, in 500 or 1,000 pieces. An afternoon spent building an independent artist's work.
