Who painted Rafi-U'ddaula?

Rafi-U'ddaula was painted by Unknown in 1840.

Where can I see Rafi-U'ddaula?

Rafi-U'ddaula is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Rafi-U'ddaula?

Rafi-U'ddaula is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Rafi-U'ddaula

Unknown , 1840

Rafi-U'ddaula is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

He is shown seated on an ornate golden throne adorned with jewels, dressed in a white robe and a red turban, and accessorized with a jewelled belt and necklace.

A painting from 1840 in opaque watercolour and gold on paper portrays the Mughal puppet emperor Rafi-U'ddaula, who ruled in 1719. He is shown seated on an ornate golden throne adorned with jewels, dressed in a white robe and a red turban, and accessorized with a jewelled belt and necklace. The work is part of a series depicting Muslim rulers and was formerly owned by the Earl of Auckland, who served as Governor General from 1836 to 1842.