Emperor Shah 'Alam
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A man sits on a small, gold-framed chair under a white canopy. He wears a green turban, a yellow robe with red stripes, and a white shirt. His hands rest on a beaded string. The background is plain with a blue sky and white clouds. Around the edges, there are painted flowers in red, orange, and green. The gold details on his chair and robe catch the light. This style of painting was common in South Asia during this time. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
