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Muhammad Shah, by Unknown, paint, 1750

Muhammad Shah

Unknown

1750

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Muhammad Shah is a 1750 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

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

About this work

This painting shows two men standing on a balcony overlooking a green landscape. The man on the left wears a white robe with gold dots and a glowing halo behind his head. The man on the right has a yellow robe with black and gold patterns, a black shield, and a beard. Both hold objects in their hands. The bright colors and dramatic lighting make the scene feel lively. The background shows a river, houses, and hills under a partly cloudy sky. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting depicts Muhammad Shah seated with a minister on a riverside terrace, rendered in opaque watercolor and gold on paper. Created around 1750 by an unknown artist, the work was later transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design, where it was cataloged as RP 51/2237.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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