Muhammed Haji Khan
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Muhammed Haji Khan is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts two men in an ornate setting. The man on the left sits on a throne-like chair, wearing a white shirt and a turban adorned with a feather. He holds a sword in his right hand and a shield in his left. The man on the right stands behind him, dressed in a white robe and a red sash, holding a sword in his right hand. The background features a red canopy above the throne, with intricate designs and patterns. The overall atmosphere is one of opulence and grandeur. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
The painting depicts Muhammad Haji Khan seated beneath a canopy, positioned against a red bolster with an attendant beside him. Rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, the composition employs predominantly red and pink tones, while both figures are dressed in white.
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