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' Abd al-Ṣamad or Khwaja 'Abd-us-Ṣamad was a 16th century painter of Persian miniatures who moved to India and became one of the founding masters of the Mughal miniature tradition, and later the holder of a number of senior administrative roles.
Abd al-Samad. Iranian, born in Shiraz ca. 1505–15, trained at the court atelier of Shah Tahmasp in Tabriz, served the Mughal emperors Humayun and Akbar, active 1530s until his death ca. 1600. Abd al-Samad was a master trained in Safavid Iran.
Title: Two Fighting Camels. Artist: 'Abd al-Samad (Iranian, Shiraz ca. 1505/15–ca. 1600) Date: ca. 1590. Culture: India (Mughal court at Fatehpur-Sikri or Lahore) Medium: Opaque watercolor and ink on paper.
Jul 14, 2011 · ʿABD- AL -ṢAMAD ŠĪRĀZĪ, painter, calligrapher, and courtier; he entered the service of Homāyūn at Kabul in 956/1549 and remained an important artistic and governmental figure under Akbar (963-1014/1556-1605). Still active in 1008/1600, he appears to have died before the accession of Jahāngīr in 1014/1605.
Abd al-Samad was a prominent Mughal painter during the 16th century, celebrated for his unique style and contributions to Mughal painting, particularly in portraiture and manuscript illustration.
Abd al-Samad, miniature of 1588 Arghan Div Brings the Chest of Armour to Hamza, from Volume 7 of the Hamzanama, supervised by Samad. In about 1572 Samad replaced Mir Sayyid Ali (who returned to Persia) as head of the imperial workshop, [28] probably because under Sayyid the progress of the illustrations for the Hamzanama was too slow.
Abd al-Samad. Iranian, born in Shiraz ca. 1505–15, trained at the court atelier of Shah Tahmasp in Tabriz, served the Mughal emperors Humayun and Akbar, active 1530s until his death ca. 1600. Abd al-Samad was a master trained in Safavid Iran.
Abd al-Samad was a prominent Mughal miniature painter during the 16th century, known for his intricate and detailed works that exemplified the richness of Mughal art. His paintings often featured lush landscapes, finely rendered figures, and a blend of Persian influences with Indian styles, making him a key figure in the development of Mughal ...
'Abd al-Samad or Khwaja Abdus Samad was a 16th-century painter of Persian miniatures who moved to India and became one of the founding masters of the Mughal miniature tradition,...
Quick Reference. ( b. before 1517; fl. c. 1535–1600). Iranian miniature painter, calligrapher and courtier, active also in India. Trained in Safavid Iran, ῾Abd al-Samad migrated to India, where he became director of the ... From: ῾Abd al-Samad in The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture » Subjects: Art & Architecture.
