Emperor Akbar
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Emperor Akbar is a 1780 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man in bright green robes and a tall turban, holding a leash on two animals—a light-colored lion and a dark ram. He wears jewelry, including a beaded necklace and bracelets, and holds a small pouch in one hand. The background is plain, with a red border framing the scene. The man’s calm grip on the lion suggests confidence, while the mix of wild and domestic animals feels unusual. The colors are bold, with the green robe standing out against the neutral background. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.
The painting depicts the Mughal Emperor Akbar holding leashes attached to a lion and a ram, rendered in opaque watercolour on paper. He is shown wearing green robes accented with a gold-embroidered belt and a matching green turban.
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