Shah Jahan
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Shah Jahan is a 1800 paint by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man sitting on a throne, surrounded by other men and animals. The man on the throne wears a turban and a long coat, and he's holding a sword. The other men are dressed in similar clothing, and they're standing around him in a courtyard. There are also some dogs and other animals in the scene. The painting is done in a style that's reminiscent of Indian art, with intricate details and bright colors. The artist has used a range of techniques to create depth and texture in the painting, including shading and layering. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Romanticism movement.
The artwork depicts Shah Jahan receiving envoys in a palace garden, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper. It is a later copy of a 17th-century original painting. The piece was part of the collection bequeathed by Harriet Sarah, Baroness Wantage, in 1920.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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