Emperor Aurangzeb
Painting
late 17th century - early 18th century (made)
late 17th century - early 18th century (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1707) as an old man. He is dressed in a white diapered jama and turban, pink striped trousers, pink patka and red slippers. He holds a long gold staff in his right hand and a document n his left. On either side of him a clump of red flowers grow. The background is dark green with a wide crimson border one each side. At the top a turbulent and tangled sky.
Object details
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| Title | Emperor Aurangzeb (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Emperor Aurangzeb, opaque watercolour on paper, Deccan, late 17th or early 18th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1707) as an old man. He is dressed in a white diapered jama and turban, pink striped trousers, pink patka and red slippers. He holds a long gold staff in his right hand and a document n his left. On either side of him a clump of red flowers grow. The background is dark green with a wide crimson border one each side. At the top a turbulent and tangled sky. |
| Content description | The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1707) as an old man. He is dressed in a white diapered jama and turban, pink striped trousers, pink patka and red slippers. He holds a long gold staff in his right hand and a document in his left. On either side of him a clump of red flowers grow. The background is dark green with a wide crimson border one each side. At the top a turbulent and tangled sky. |
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| Credit line | Given by the family of the late Sir William Rothenstein. |
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| Accession number | IS.341-1951 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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