Caliph Othman
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Caliph Othman is a 1750 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a man sitting on a chair, dressed in a white turban and robe, with a blue shawl draped over his left shoulder. He holds a piece of paper in his right hand, while his left hand rests on his lap. The background features a green wall with a white ledge, adorned with a red flame-like design behind the man's head. The man's attire and the flame design suggest a religious or spiritual context. The painting's style and composition evoke a sense of serenity and contemplation. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
A portrait of Caliph Othman is rendered in opaque watercolour on paper, executed around 1750 by an unidentified artist.
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