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Imam 'Ali

Painting
early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, portrait of the Imam 'Ali, son of Abu Talib.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleImam 'Ali (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted in opaque watercolour on paper
Brief description
Painting, Imam 'Ali, opaque watercolour on paper, South India, probably Mysore, early 19th century
Physical description
Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, portrait of the Imam 'Ali, son of Abu Talib.
Content description
Portrait of the first Imam 'Ali son of Abu Talib.
Style
Object history
From the Sir William Rothenstein collection (residuary).
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.62-1954

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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