Emperor Aurangzeb
Painting
ca. 1840 (made)
ca. 1840 (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1807) in old age, reading from a manuscript. he is seated on a white couch with green, gold embroidered cushions, and wears a plain white robe, white turban and light yellow jacket with red over all floral design.
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Title | Emperor Aurangzeb (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper |
Brief description | Painting, Emperor Aurangzeb, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Sikh, probably Punjab Plain, ca. 1840 |
Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1807) in old age, reading from a manuscript. he is seated on a white couch with green, gold embroidered cushions, and wears a plain white robe, white turban and light yellow jacket with red over all floral design. |
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Content description | Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1807) in old age, reading from a manuscript. |
Marks and inscriptions | (Inscribed in Persian)
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Credit line | Given by O.E. Dickinson |
Object history | From a series of Muslim rulers. Formerly owned by the Earl of Auckland (Governor General, 1836-1842). |
Production | Sikh with Guler influence |
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Accession number | IS.134-1953 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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