Saru Taqi, a Safavid courtier

Mughal Court Mughal School The signature of the artist is contained in the little gold cartouche to the right of the nobleman. An inscription in the lower left corner of the painting reads, "in the likeness of Saru Taqi." From prior to 1936 Rudolf Meyer Riefstahl (1880-1936), acquired prior to 1936 [1] To 1997 Sophia Riefstahl, New Bedford, MA, by descent, to 1997 [2] From 1997 Freer Gallery of Art, purchased from Sophia Riefstahl in 1997 Notes: [1] According to Curatorial Note 4, Vidya Dehejia, December 10, 1997, in the object record. [2] See note 1. Freer Gallery of Art Collection Arts of the Indian Subcontinent and the Himalayas (October 16, 2004 to January 3, 2016) Beyond the Legacy--Anniversary Acquisitions of the Freer Gallery of Art (October 11, 1998 to April 11, 1999) Rudolf Meyer Riefstahl (1880-1936) Sophia Riefstahl