Not on display

Emperor Humayan

Painting
18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, the Mughal emperor Humayan seated upon a golden throne, beneath a state umbrella.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleEmperor Humayan (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted in opaque watercolour on paper
Brief description
Painting, Emperor Humayan on throne, opaque watercolour on paper, Mughal, probably Murshidabad, probably 18th century
Physical description
Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, the Mughal emperor Humayan seated upon a golden throne, beneath a state umbrella.
Dimensions
  • Height: 183mm (approx)
  • Width: 111mm (approx.)
14/08/2013 dimensions measured as part of the Indian Paintings Cataloguing Project 2013
Content description
The Mughal emperor Humayan seated upon a golden throne, beneath a state umbrella.
Styles
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.147-1955

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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