One of twenty-seven portraits on ivory of rulers and historical personages of the nineteenth century.
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
One of twenty-seven portraits on ivory of rulers and historical personages of the nineteenth century. is a 1850 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This small round painting shows a man with a serious face, wearing a red robe and a tall, fancy hat with a jewel on top. His beard is neatly trimmed, and he holds a small object in his right hand. The background is a simple yellow circle with a blue border, and his clothes have bright colors with patterns. The painting is made on ivory, which is rare. The details are simple but clear, with bold colors standing out. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
