Alamgir II
1755
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1755
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a man in a bright yellow robe and green headwear, framed by a glowing halo. He holds a long object in his right hand. The background is plain white, but the edges of the painting are packed with tiny green leaves on a yellow field, separated by red and orange lines. The man’s face is calm, with soft shading around his cheeks and neck. The border looks like it’s made of repeating leaf patterns, almost like a border on a book page. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
