Untitled
1610
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1610
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Untitled is a 1610 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting shows a European man wearing loose, voluminous trousers and holding a sword. He looks confident and strong. His clothes have Western elements, but are adapted to the Indian climate. The painting is rich in details. The artist likely based it on a Western portrait, but added local flair. To learn more about the style and techniques used in this painting, look up the technique: sfumato.
A Mughal painting from the early 17th century depicts a bearded European man standing against a landscape, holding a long sword of Western design. He wears loose, voluminous trousers, a white shirt with a soft ruffle, an open-necked jacket, and a black velvet cap. The background features two hills with small figures ascending paths toward a shrine on the left and a small town on the right.
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