Open full image Pin
Untitled, by Unknown, paint, 1765

Untitled

Unknown

1765

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1765 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1765 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man in a white robe with intricate gold designs, standing in front of a low wall adorned with flowers. He wears a turban with a feather and holds a sword in his right hand. The man's attire and the sword suggest that he may be a noble or a warrior. The flowers in the background add a touch of elegance to the scene. The use of gold accents and the detailed designs on the man's robe are reminiscent of the Romanticism movement. For more information on this style, explore the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The work is an opaque watercolor and gold painting on paper from 1765, depicting an unidentified nawab standing on an outdoor terrace while holding a sword in one hand and a flower in the other.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

More by Unknown

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app