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Untitled, by Mazhar Ali Khan, paint, 1840

Untitled

Mazhar Ali Khan

1840

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1840 paint by Mazhar Ali Khan, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Mazhar Ali Khan
When & what style?
1840 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a long, grand building with arched doorways and domed towers. The walls are a mix of red and white, with a big central archway that stands out. In front of the building, there’s a courtyard with a tiled floor and a few small figures walking around. The artist used soft colors and careful details to make the building look important. The domes and arches give it a sense of balance and symmetry. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Mazhar Ali Khan
Artist

Mazhar Ali Khan

Mazhar Ali Khan was a late-Mughal era, 19th century painter from Delhi, working in the Company style of post-Mughal painting under Western influence.

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