Shah Abbas and Khan Alam
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Shah Abbas and Khan Alam is a 1800 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a group of men outdoors, dressed in colorful robes and hats. Some stand in a line, while others sit or kneel in the grass, passing small objects between them. A horse stands nearby, and the background has hills and trees. Bright flowers decorate the borders around the scene. The men’s clothing and the way they gather suggest a formal meeting or exchange. The artist used bold colors and detailed patterns to make the scene lively. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
The painting, rendered in opaque watercolor and gold on paper, depicts the encounter between Shah Abbas of Iran and the Mughal ambassador Khan Alam, with Shah Abbas positioned on the right. Below Khan Alam, two figures are shown: Isha Khan Torchi Basi in yellow and Sharim Khaji in white. Beneath Shah Abbas, two attendants are depicted: Isphandier Beg in pale purple, wearing gloves. The work entered the museum's collection from the estate of Sir William Rothenstein, acquired with assistance from the National Art Collections Fund.
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