Aristu Jah
1810
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1810
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Aristu Jah is a 1810 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three men in bright, patterned clothes standing outdoors. The man in the center wears a long green robe with gold trim and a red hat, holding a curved pipe. To his left, another man in yellow carries a brass water jug. On the right, a man in white holds a small child’s hand. Behind them, a green field stretches to a blue sky with fluffy clouds and flying birds. The central figure’s outfit is very detailed, with jewels on his belt and sleeves. The colors are flat and bold, with no deep shadows. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts Aristu Jah of Hyderabad seated while smoking a huqqa, rendered in opaque watercolour on paper. An attendant stands behind him, holding the base of the huqqa. The work dates to 1810 and is attributed to an unknown artist.
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