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Aurangzeb, by Unknown, unspecified, 1770

Aurangzeb

Unknown

1770

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Aurangzeb is a 1770 unspecified by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1770 · Mughal Painting
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man in bright red robes with gold embroidery, standing on a simple green field. He holds a fan in one hand and a stick in the other, with a small bird flying nearby. The background is a pale sky with faint clouds, and there’s a red border around the scene. The man’s face is framed by a golden halo, which stands out against his dark beard and mustache. His outfit looks formal, almost like a ruler’s. If you like this style, check out Romanticism next.

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