Early Portrait of Nasr al-Din Shah (reigned 1848-1896)
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Early Portrait of Nasr al-Din Shah (reigned 1848-1896) is a 1850 unspecified by Unknown, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man in a tall hat and ornate uniform. He has a serious expression and is looking straight ahead. The background is a light color with some darker designs around the edges. The man's uniform is decorated with intricate patterns and jewels. He is wearing a large necklace and a sash across his chest. The hat on his head is tall and pointed, with a feather on top. The painting is detailed and colorful, with a lot of texture in the man's clothing. You can see the individual threads in his uniform and the sparkle of the jewels.
