Emperor Farrukhsiyar
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Emperor Farrukhsiyar is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a man seated on a throne, dressed in white attire adorned with gold accents. He wears a crown and holds a scepter in his right hand. The throne features a red patterned seat and back, complemented by gold accents. A parasol with a gold and white fringe is positioned above him. The background of the painting is a serene blue sky with white clouds, surrounded by a border of flowers and leaves. The overall atmosphere exudes a sense of regality and grandeur. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
A portrait of Emperor Farrukhsiyar is depicted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper. The emperor is shown seated on a golden throne set against a desert landscape, facing left while holding a turban ornament.
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