A Common Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus)
Object type: Illustrated single work
Department: Islamic Art
Date: ca. 1780
Medium: Opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions: Painting:  H. 18 5/8 in. (47.3 cm)
                  W. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm)
Mat: H. 27 in. (68.6 cm)
         W. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm)
Classification: Codices
Geography: Made in probably Lucknow   India  
Credit line: Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art, 2004
Accession year: 2004
Tags: Birds