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Maharao Akheraj, by Unknown, paint, 1890

Maharao Akheraj

Unknown

1890

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Maharao Akheraj 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 dressed in traditional Indian attire, adorned with a turban and jewelry. He is holding a bow and arrow, with his right hand grasping the bow and his left hand holding the arrow. The man's facial features are prominent, with a well-groomed beard and mustache. He is wearing a white shirt with gold accents and a red sash around his waist. The background of the painting is a light green color, with a circular frame surrounding the man's head. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement, with the man's attire and accessories conveying a sense of wealth and status. The level of detail in the painting suggests that it was created by a skilled artist, possibly during the late 19th century. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A portrait of Maharao Akheraj, rendered in opaque watercolour on paper, depicts the subject in a painting from 1890.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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