1840
gouache
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A camel with its rider playing kettle drums is a 1840 gouache by Mazhar Ali Khan, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
In this painting, a camel is depicted walking with its front left leg raised. The camel is adorned with a red and yellow blanket, a colorful headpiece, and tassels hanging from its harness. A man sits on the camel, playing a pair of kettle drums. The man is dressed in a white robe and a red turban, and he appears to be focused on playing the drums. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the vibrant colors of the camel and the man's clothing. The use of gouache paint in this artwork adds a unique texture and depth to the image. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you can find it at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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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