Artwork
Akbar II on an elephant
Akbar II on an elephant is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1827 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This Company Painting depicts Akbar II (1759-1837), who became the penultimate Mughal emperor (King of Delhi) in 1806.
About this work
Overview
Akbar II, the Mughal emperor who ruled from 1806 until his death in 1837, is depicted seated atop an elephant in this Company Painting, with his son Mirza Selim positioned behind him holding a peacock-feather fan. The paper bears a watermark dated 1821, and the work was likely created during the 1827 visit of Lord and Lady Amherst to Delhi, where it may have been acquired. The painting reflects a blend of traditional Indian artistic techniques and European stylistic influences, produced by Indian artists for British patrons associated with the East India Company.
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