Emperor Humayun
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a man standing in a bright, flat blue sky. He’s dressed in a long, patterned orange robe with green trim, red boots, and a tall, gold hat. A bird perches on his gloved hand, and the ground below is dark green with small flowers scattered around. The border is painted in green, red, and gold stripes. The man’s face is simple, with a calm expression and a short beard. The colors are bright but not detailed, giving it a clean, almost flat look. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
