One of twelve tiny paintings depicting Mughal emperors, Afghan and Sikh nobles, and Mughal ladies. thumbnail 1
Not currently on display at the V&A

One of twelve tiny paintings depicting Mughal emperors, Afghan and Sikh nobles, and Mughal ladies.

Painting
ca. 1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This painting depicts Shah Jahan (r. 1638-57).


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleOne of twelve tiny paintings depicting Mughal emperors, Afghan and Sikh nobles, and Mughal ladies. (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour on ivory
Brief description
Painting; Watercolour on ivory, Shah Jahan, Delhi, ca.1850.
Physical description
This painting depicts Shah Jahan (r. 1638-57).
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 5cm
Style
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum, 1879.
Subject depicted
Bibliographic reference
Archer, Mildred. Company Paintings Indian Paintings of the British period Victoria and Albert Museum Indian Series London: Victoria and Albert Museum, Maplin Publishing, 1992 220 p. ISBN 0944142303
Collection
Accession number
03578(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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