Portrait of Akbar II with Sir Charles Theophilus Metcalf and court dignitaries
1825
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1825
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see a painting of a man sitting on a gold throne, surrounded by other men. He's dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious look on his face. This painting is interesting because it shows a meeting between important people from different cultures. The painting uses a technique to create depth and contrast, similar to what you'd see if you looked into the work of an artist who uses chiaroscuro.
