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Shah Jahan, by Unknown, paint, 1840

Shah Jahan

Unknown

1840

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Shah Jahan is a 1840 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1840 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting on a throne under a golden umbrella. He wears a white outfit with a red sash and a fancy hat with feathers. The background has a blue sky and a garden with green plants and flowers. The edges of the painting are decorated with gold and black patterns. The throne looks like it’s made for someone important, with lots of gold details. The man holds a small object in his hand, maybe a book or a letter. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.

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