Sultan Muhammad Mirza of Samarkand
1840
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1840
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a man sitting on a richly decorated throne. He wears a tall, jewel-encrusted hat and robes in blue and orange. Above him is a golden umbrella, and the throne has intricate blue and gold patterns. The background is a plain green wall with a window. The man’s face looks calm, with a long beard and serious expression. The painting’s border is filled with detailed floral designs in gold and blue. This is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection.