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Abul Hasan Qutb Shah, by Unknown, paint, 1680

Abul Hasan Qutb Shah

Unknown

1680

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Abul Hasan Qutb Shah is a 1680 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1680 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting on a decorated platform, surrounded by people in colorful clothes. Some are playing music, one is holding a baby, and another stands nearby. The background has a fancy building with arches, plants, and bright colors like pink, green, and gold. The man’s outfit and the detailed patterns suggest this might be from a royal or noble setting. The bright colors and busy scene fit the Baroque style. Look up Baroque to see more paintings like this one.

The story of this work

Overview

A painting in opaque watercolour on paper from 1680 shows Abul Hasan Qutb Shah of Golconda, also known as Tana Shah, seated while listening to music accompanied by female companions.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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