Akbar Ali Khan
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Akbar Ali Khan is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This is a round portrait of a man with a dark beard and mustache. He wears a bright yellow turban with a long tail, a red robe with gold embroidery, and a patterned sash. The background is a plain, faded blue. The painting looks a bit worn, with some brushstrokes visible in the clothing. The colors are bold but slightly faded over time. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A miniature portrait of Akbar Ali Khan painted on ivory shows him in a three-quarter view, head and shoulders, facing left. He has a black beard, wears a crimson coat, and a yellow turban. The background is pale blue.
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