Artist

Kanha

Kanha is a Mughal Painting artist. 2 works are cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Kanha painted delicate portraits of Mughal nobles and scenes from court life around 1590. One piece shows Ali Quli Khan, a high-ranking officer, in fine detail against floral backgrounds. These works belong to the early Mughal style, where artists balanced realism with rich patterns. Look closer—notice how the folds of fabric and jewelry catch the light. Tap Ali Quli Khan to step into a Mughal noble’s world.

Works by Kanha

Collections represented

Victoria and Albert Museum

Museum

Victoria and Albert 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.

Catalog records compiled from museum open-access collections; the artworks shown are in the public domain. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.