One of twelve miniatures depicting Mughal rulers of India; head and shoulders in profile. thumbnail 1
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One of twelve miniatures depicting Mughal rulers of India; head and shoulders in profile.

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

This painting depicts Shah Alam II (1759-1806).

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleOne of twelve miniatures depicting Mughal rulers of India; head and shoulders in profile. (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour on ivory in narrow gilt frames
Brief description
Painting; Watercolour on ivory, Shah Alam II (1759-1806), Delhi, ca.1850
Physical description
This painting depicts Shah Alam II (1759-1806).
Dimensions
  • Length: 19.1cm
  • Width: 8.8cm
Style
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
648-1870

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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