Emperor Shah 'Alam
Painting
ca. 1890 (made)
ca. 1890 (made)
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Painting, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, a portrait of the Emperor Shah 'Alam. He is seated on a golden throne, facing left, holding prayer beads, wearing a gold waistcoat over blue robes.
Object details
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Title | Emperor Shah 'Alam (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper |
Brief description | Painting, portrait of Emperor Shah 'Alam, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Jaipur, ca. 1890 |
Physical description | Painting, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, a portrait of the Emperor Shah 'Alam. He is seated on a golden throne, facing left, holding prayer beads, wearing a gold waistcoat over blue robes. |
Content description | Emperor Shah 'Alam. He is seated on a golden throne, facing left, holding prayer beads, wearing a gold waistcoat over blue robes. |
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Credit line | Given by Mrs G. M. Hendley, 1990. |
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Accession number | IS.25-1990 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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