Artist
Kesav Kalan
Kesav Kalan is a Mughal Painting artist. 6 works are cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Painted around 1590–95, these delicate Mughal portraits show Emperor Akbar and his court in full color and gold leaf. Each sheet captures a noble’s gaze and turban style with fine brushwork on paper. Look for Akbar wearing a red robe and for Prince Salim in a soft green cloak. The same year’s works include Asaf Khan and Bahadur Khan, all part of the same album tradition. Tap any portrait to zoom in on the intricate patterns and calligraphy framing the figures.
Works by Kesav Kalan
Collections represented
Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum in the United Kingdom is the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects.