Emperor Muhammed Shah

Emperor Muhammed Shah

Chhajju Lal

1893

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in bright pink robes holding a curved sword. He stands against a plain green background with a blue sky and clouds behind him. The edges of the painting are decorated with red, yellow, and floral patterns. The man’s face is circled in gold, and he wears a tall hat with a feather. His clothes have gold embroidery, and he holds a small object in his right hand. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum next to see more works like this.

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