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One of twelve tiny paintings deicting Mughal emperors, Afghan and Sikh nobles, and Mughal ladies.

Unknown

1850

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Mughal Painting Portrait

Dominant colour

One of twelve tiny paintings deicting Mughal emperors, Afghan and Sikh nobles, and Mughal ladies. is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850 · Mughal Painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a small, round portrait of a man with a serious expression. He wears a tall, jewel-encrusted hat and a robe covered in gold and blue patterns. His beard is neatly trimmed, and he looks directly at you. The background is a plain blue circle, which makes his face stand out. The painting looks old, with some fading and wear, especially around the edges. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more tiny portraits like this one.

The story of this work

Overview

This miniature painting portrays Prince Mirza Salim, one of twelve small works depicting Mughal emperors, Afghan and Sikh nobles, and Mughal ladies, created around 1850 by an unknown artist.

Read the full account in the museum source.