Rajah Ali Gour, a Gukkur chief of Khanpore in Huzzara
1854
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1854
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Rajah Ali Gour, a Gukkur chief of Khanpore in Huzzara is a 1854 paint by E. Beyerhaus, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a man dressed in traditional Indian attire, including a red turban and a long brown robe adorned with gold accents. He wears yellow pants and gold shoes, and holds a sword in his right hand. The background of the painting is a solid brown color. The man's clothing and accessories suggest that he is a person of high status or importance. The level of detail in the painting, particularly in the man's clothing and the sword, indicates that the artist was skilled in capturing intricate textures and patterns. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and realism, drawing the viewer's eye to the man's face and the sword. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
A portrait of Rajah Ali Gour, a Gukkur chief from Khanpore in Huzzara, was created by E. Beyerhaus in 1854. The work was later transferred from the India Office, as recorded by Sir G. Birdwood, with acquisition details documented in the Asia Department registers and Central Inventory during a 2023 provenance research project.
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This artist painted a single portrait so striking it feels like the sitter stepped out of the frame.
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