Nawab Mohammad Bahawal Khan of Daudputra
1835
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1835
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Nawab Mohammad Bahawal Khan of Daudputra is a 1835 oil by Unknown, a Realism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man sitting on a large cushion, surrounded by other men. He wears a green robe and a turban, and holds a sword. The other men are dressed in various colors and patterns, some wearing turbans or hats. They sit on cushions or the floor, with some holding instruments or objects. The room has intricate carvings and patterns on the walls and floor, with a large window behind the main figure. The atmosphere appears formal, with the men arranged in a deliberate composition.