Il Gran Mogor
Print
ca. 1750 (made)
ca. 1750 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Mezzotint depicting a bust length portrait of a historical figure, the Grand Mogul. Lettered with title and an inscription in Latin.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Titles |
|
| Materials and techniques | Mezzotint |
| Brief description | Mezzotint by Johann Jakob Haid entitled 'Il Gran Mogor'. German School, ca. 1750. |
| Physical description | Mezzotint depicting a bust length portrait of a historical figure, the Grand Mogul. Lettered with title and an inscription in Latin. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Marks and inscriptions | Perrecta majestas ad ortus solis, Horat. c.l.4. I.I.Haid exc. A.V. (Lettered) |
| Credit line | Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A |
| Object history | `The Great Mogul' was the name given to rulers of the Muhammadan Tartar Empire in India which flourished from 1526 until its disintegration in 1707. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | SP.306 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
