Alivardi Khan and Siraj ud-Daula
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Alivardi Khan and Siraj ud-Daula is a 1750 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two men, Alivardi Khan and Siraj ud-Daula, in formal clothes. Alivardi Khan holds a goshawk, a symbol of power. He seized the throne in 1740 and his reign saw the development of the Murshidabad style, known for its subdued colors and static figures. This style is notable for its simplicity, and to learn more about it, look up the technique of sfumato.
The painting depicts Alivardi Khan seated on a terrace, holding a goshawk, while receiving nobles, including his grandson Siraj ud-Daula, who is identifiable by his gold turban. Created in the Murshidabad style of the mid-18th century, the work features subdued colors and static figures, reflecting the artistic conventions of the period. Executed in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, the composition captures a moment of courtly interaction. The painting was later transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design.
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