Artwork
Akbar Ali Khan
Akbar Ali Khan is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A small, round portrait on ivory depicts a man in a formal attire.
About this work
Overview
A small, round portrait on ivory depicts a man in a formal attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Akbar Ali Khan, is shown in a three-quarter view with a dark beard and mustache, wearing a yellow turban, crimson coat with gold embroidery, and a patterned sash, set against a pale blue background.
Technique & Style
The painting exhibits visible brushstrokes, particularly in the clothing, and features bold, though slightly faded, colors, indicating a miniature painting style.
History & Provenance
The portrait is a miniature painting on ivory, suggesting a specific historical and cultural context, though its exact provenance is not specified.
Artist & collection
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Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
