A Chinese Dignitary Seated on a Throne
1698
oil
panel
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1698
oil
panel
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A Chinese Dignitary Seated on a Throne is a 1698 oil by Robert Robinson, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a dignitary sitting on a throne, surrounded by palm trees and birds. The dignitary is wearing a green robe and a crown, and is holding a scepter in his right hand. He is seated on a gold throne with red cushions. In the foreground, there are several people standing around the dignitary, some of whom are holding objects such as a fan and a staff. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, which helps to focus attention on the dignitary and his attendants. The painting is done in a style that is reminiscent of 17th-century European art, with detailed renderings of the figures and their clothing. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
Robert Robinson (1886–1952) was an artist, born in Wilkes-Barre.
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