Alivardi Khan and Siraj ud-Daula
Painting
ca. 1750 (made)
ca. 1750 (made)
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Alivardi Khan, seen here holding a goshawk, seized the throne of Murshidabad in 1740. During his reign, the rather austere Murshidabad style of painting developed, which was distinguished by a subdued colour palette and fairly static figures. Alivardi’s grandson, the young Siraj ud-daula who succeeded him to the throne, is the third more prominent figure on the right with the gold turban.
Object details
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Title | Alivardi Khan and Siraj ud-Daula (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper |
Brief description | Painting, Alivardi Khan receiving nobles including Siraj ud-Daula, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Murshidabad, ca. 1750 |
Physical description | Painting, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Alivardi Khan seated holding a hawk, receiving nobles including Siraj ud-Daula, on a terrace. |
Content description | Alivardi Khan seated holding a hawk, receiving nobles including Siraj ud-Daula, on a terrace. |
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Object history | Transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design. RP 51/2237 |
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Summary | Alivardi Khan, seen here holding a goshawk, seized the throne of Murshidabad in 1740. During his reign, the rather austere Murshidabad style of painting developed, which was distinguished by a subdued colour palette and fairly static figures. Alivardi’s grandson, the young Siraj ud-daula who succeeded him to the throne, is the third more prominent figure on the right with the gold turban. |
Collection | |
Accession number | D.1175-1903 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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