Artwork
One of four drawings of inhabition of Delhi.
One of four drawings of inhabition of Delhi. is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Faiz Ali Khan. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This painting is one of four works depicting the inhabitation of Delhi, created by Faiz Ali Khan in 1815.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a nobleman on horseback, holding a lance, set against a backdrop of a grassy plain, a winding river, and a distant town with palm trees.
Technique & Style
The artwork features bold colors and a dynamic composition, with the horse's movement captured in a lifelike manner, blending realistic and fanciful elements.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nawab Faiz Ali Khan Bahadur, was a ruler of the princely state of Banganapalle, including the Chenchelimala territory.
