Shah 'Alam
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Shah 'Alam is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man sitting on a raised, ornate chair with a small table beside it. He wears a white robe with yellow trim and a turban, holding a long object in his hand. The chair has intricate designs, and a green hose with a brass hookah is coiled on the table. The background is plain, keeping focus on the figure and his details. The text below reads *"Badshah Shah Alam"* and *"The Emperor Shah Alam."* The hookah suggests this scene might be from a royal or formal setting. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The artwork depicts a portrait of the Mughal Emperor Shah 'Alam, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper around 1890. He is shown seated, facing right, while smoking a huqqa.
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