Untitled
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Untitled is a 1750 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man sitting under a canopy on a terrace, smoking a water-pipe. He's surrounded by two attendants. The man is thought to be Husain Quli Khan, a powerful official in 18th-century Bengal. His wealth and status are visible in the scene. You can see the details of his clothes and the attendants' poses, which give a glimpse into his life. To learn more about the use of light and shadow in this painting, look into the technique: chiaroscuro.
A painting in opaque watercolor and gold on paper depicts a nobleman, likely Husain Quli Khan, the Deputy Governor of Dhaka, seated on a terrace smoking a huqqa while two attendants stand nearby. The figure is shown under a canopy, reflecting his high status, and the work is dated around 1750. The historical context notes that Siraj ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal, later had him killed in 1754 due to jealousy over his wealth and influence. The piece was later transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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