Artwork

Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb, by Unknown, unspecified, 1770
Aurangzeb, by Unknown, unspecified, 1770

Aurangzeb is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Aurangzeb' depicts a man in formal attire standing in a simple landscape. He is dressed in bright red robes with gold embroidery and holds a fan and a stick, with a bird flying nearby.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is likely a ruler or high-ranking official, given his formal clothing and the golden halo framing his face. The halo and dignified pose suggest a figure of importance or reverence.

Technique & Style

The painting features a simple composition with a pale sky and faint clouds in the background. The use of bright red for the robes and a red border around the scene creates a sense of cohesion and emphasizes the subject.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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