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Emperor Humayan, by Unknown, paint, 1750

Emperor Humayan

Unknown

1750

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Emperor Humayan is a 1750 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting on a fancy throne with curved armrests. He’s wearing a purple robe with orange sleeves, a red hat, and a black beard. Behind him is a golden canopy with a small finial on top. The background is plain gold, and the throne has two small pillars with decorative carvings. The man’s face is framed by a golden circle, which makes him look important. The painting is a bit faded but still shows bright colors and careful details. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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