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Emperor Jahangir, by Unknown, paint, 1890

Emperor Jahangir

Unknown

1890

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Emperor Jahangir is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a mustache, wearing an orange turban and a white shirt adorned with red flowers. He is positioned in front of a dark background, with a green border at the bottom of the image. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it may be a portrait of a historical figure. The use of bright colors and the detailed depiction of the subject's clothing and accessories add to the overall sense of realism in the painting. This painting is reminiscent of the works of artists who were part of the Impressionism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting is an opaque watercolor and gold-on-paper portrait depicting Emperor Jahangir facing left while adorned with numerous beads.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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