One of twelve miniatures depicting Mughal rulers of India; head and shoulders in profile.
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
One of twelve miniatures depicting Mughal rulers of India; head and shoulders in profile. is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This portrait shows a man in rich, colorful clothes. His turban is wrapped with jewels and a feather sticking up. Around his neck, he wears a long strand of pearls mixed with red and green stones. The background is plain and dark, so all the focus stays on him. The painting looks like it was made around 1850, showing a Mughal ruler. The bright colors and detailed patterns suggest someone important. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more.
The painting portrays the Mughal emperor Humayun, depicted in a head-and-shoulders profile view, one of twelve such miniatures representing Mughal rulers of India.
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