Artwork
Amir Khan
Amir Khan is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Around 1860 an opaque watercolor on paper portrays Amir Khan of Tonk, a soldier on horseback. The figure is rendered in a formal uniform set against a vivid green landscape, with a clear sky and clouds in the distance. The work is unsigned and its creator remains unidentified.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on Khan, depicted in a blue military-style coat with yellow trim and a red collar, a multicolored hat, and a sword held in his right hand while his left rests on the hilt. His expression is solemn, suggesting a dignified, perhaps ceremonial, portrayal of a martial figure.
Technique & Style
Executed in opaque watercolor, the painting achieves a realistic texture through careful attention to fabric folds, the sheen of the horse’s harness, and the animal’s musculature. The horse, brown with a black mane and tail, is shown mid‑gallop, its front legs lifted, adding a sense of movement.
History & Provenance
The piece dates to the mid‑nineteenth century and is attributed to an unknown artist. No further documentation of its ownership or exhibition history is recorded, leaving its provenance largely untraced.
Artist & collection
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