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Sultan Miran Shah, by Unknown, paint, 1890

Sultan Miran Shah

Unknown

1890

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Sultan Miran Shah is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting cross-legged on a red chair. He wears a blue outfit with orange sleeves and a white turban. A small bird perches on his head. The man holds a red object in his hands. The chair has gold details and green trim. Above him is a parasol with a patterned top and fringe. The background is beige with a blue sky and white clouds at the top. The man's clothing and the chair's design suggest a specific cultural style. The parasol adds a touch of elegance to the scene. To learn more about the cultural influences in this painting, explore the movement of Realism.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting is an opaque watercolor and gold on paper portrait depicting Sultan Miran Shah seated on a golden throne, dressed in navy blue robes adorned with gold detailing.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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