Mirza Ghazi
1610
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1610
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Mirza Ghazi is a 1610 paint by Manohar, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man with a serious expression, wearing fancy clothes and a turban. He's dressed in a way that shows his high status. The inscription on the painting tells us about his family and loyalty to the emperor. The man in the painting, Mirza Ghazi, played a big role in the Mughal army. He led campaigns for the emperor Jahangir. This gives us a glimpse into the politics of the time. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Manohar.
The portrait depicts Mirza Ghazi, a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire during Jahangir’s reign (1605–1627), shown standing and facing right with his head slightly tilted. It is inscribed in Persian with the text “Likeness of Mirza Ghazi, son of Mirza Jani, the work of Manohar,” identifying the artist and subject. The painting is executed in opaque watercolor and gold on paper, set against a pale green background with calligraphic borders, while the outer margins feature dense gold floral motifs on indigo-dyed paper. The work was later copied for a Jahangir court scene in the Victoria and…
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