Muhammed Shah
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Muhammed Shah is a 1770 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two men on a decorated elephant. The one riding has a big smile, a fancy turban, and holds a curved sword. The other man stands beside him, holding a long spear and a fan. The elephant’s saddle is red and gold, with intricate patterns. The background is plain and faded, focusing all attention on the figures and the animal. The bright colors and bold outlines give the scene a lively, almost exaggerated feel. This style was common in some 18th-century Indian art. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A painting from 1770 depicts the Mughal Emperor Muhammed Shah seated on a throne while smoking a huqqa, accompanied by an attendant holding a fly whisk. Rendered in opaque watercolour on paper, the figure is shown wearing a white garment accented with gold detailing.
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