Emperor Aurangzeb
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Emperor Aurangzeb is a 1770 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
A man in rich red robes sits on a golden chair, holding a white object in one hand and a curved item in the other. His turban is tall and decorated, and he wears a golden headpiece. Behind him, a small umbrella stands on a pole, and a red fence runs along the top edge of the dark background. The painting looks like it was made to show power and detail. The bright colors and gold stand out against the dark background. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
The painting depicts the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb seated on a throne, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, and holding a turban ornament.
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