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The Nawab Jubar Khan [br]other of Dost Md. Khan Kabul

Godfrey Thomas Vigne

1836

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

The Nawab Jubar Khan [br]other of Dost Md. Khan Kabul is a 1836 watercolor by Godfrey Thomas Vigne, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Godfrey Thomas Vigne
When & what style?: 1836 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a bearded man sitting with one leg crossed. He wears a loose, light-colored robe and a tall turban. His right hand holds a red book or cloth, while his left hand dangles a beaded string. The background is plain, with just a hint of a shadowy figure in the corner. The writing at the bottom calls him "The Nawab Jubar Khan," a title that suggests he was someone important. The artist painted him in a relaxed but dignified pose, focusing on his face and hands. If you like this style, look up Romanticism to see how artists of this time often mixed drama with detail.