Emperor Akbar Shah II
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Emperor Akbar Shah II is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This portrait shows a man in a fancy turban and beaded collar, looking off to the side. His outfit is bright—reds, golds, and blacks—with a fur-lined robe. The background is a plain blue circle, and the edges of the painting look a little worn. The writing at the bottom says *"The Emperor Akbar Shah II"*, which hints this might be a royal figure. The style is simple but detailed, focusing on the face and clothes. If you like this kind of portrait, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more.
A portrait of Emperor Akbar Shah II, rendered as an oval bust in opaque watercolour and gold on paper.
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