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Emperor Farrukhsiyar, by Unknown, paint, 1840

Emperor Farrukhsiyar

Unknown

1840

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Emperor Farrukhsiyar is a 1840 paint by Unknown, a company_painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1840 · company_painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting on a fancy throne outdoors. He’s wearing a white outfit with gold trim, a red sash, and a bright orange turban. Above his head is a gold umbrella on a pole, and the throne has red cushions with gold patterns. The background is a pale blue sky with a distant hill. The man holds a long stick, maybe a scepter, and his face looks calm but serious. The edges of the painting have dark blue borders with gold designs, like a frame within a frame. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.

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