Artwork
Rajah Birbar (Birbal)
Rajah Birbar (Birbal) is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Nandalal. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting depicts Rajah Birbar, a prominent figure known as Emperor Akbar's favoured adviser, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper. Birbar is shown wearing a white tunic paired with pink trousers while holding a sword.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nandalal Bose (3 December 1882 – 16 April 1966) was one of the pioneers of modern Indian art and a key figure of Contextual Modernism.
