Rafi-U'ddarjat
1840
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1840
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a man sitting on a throne under a golden umbrella. He wears a white robe with gold patterns and a green halo behind his head. Bright red cushions and a patterned carpet surround him, while a blue sky fills the background. The man holds a pink flower in one hand and a book in the other, suggesting a mix of power and thought. The edges of the painting are decorated with intricate designs in blue, gold, and white. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.