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Emperor Ahmed Shah, by Unknown, paint, 1890

Emperor Ahmed Shah

Unknown

1890

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Emperor Ahmed Shah is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man sitting on a throne, wearing a white robe and a turban. He holds a small object in his right hand and has a sword at his side. The throne is gold with red cushions, and a parasol is positioned above him. The man is surrounded by a beige background with a blue sky and white clouds at the top. The painting is framed by a border of flowers and leaves. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

The artwork is an opaque watercolor and gold on paper portrait from 1890, depicting Emperor Ahmed Shah seated on a golden throne set against a desert landscape, while holding a turban ornament.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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