Humayan
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Humayan is a 1800 paint by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a busy scene with a man sitting on a raised platform, dressed in fine clothes and holding a white object. Around him, a crowd of people in colorful robes and turbans stands or kneels, some holding papers or gifts. In the background, a city with domed buildings and minarets stretches out under a clear sky. The edges of the painting are filled with detailed floral patterns in bright colors. The man on the platform is likely someone important, surrounded by people who seem to be paying him respect. The painting’s bright colors and intricate details make the scene feel lively and full of activity. If you like this kind of detailed, colorful artwork, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts Humayun’s accession durbar and was likely created after a 17th-century original using opaque watercolour and gold on paper. It is part of a bequest from Harriet Sarah, Baroness Wantage, who donated multiple works in 1920 and 1921.
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