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Nawab Mir Qasim Khan, by Unknown, paint, 1770

Nawab Mir Qasim Khan

Unknown

1770

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Nawab Mir Qasim Khan is a 1770 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1770 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in a fancy boat, holding a long stick with a fan on top. He’s dressed in rich clothes with gold patterns, and a servant stands behind him. The boat has a red canopy and dark curtains, with a small dog on the ground nearby. The boat’s curved shape and detailed patterns suggest it’s meant to look luxurious. The colors are bright but faded, showing its age. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.

The story of this work

Overview

The artwork depicts Nawab Mir Qasim Khan seated on a terrace, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, with a servant standing nearby holding a fly-whisk.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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