Artwork
Fath 'Ali Shah Qajar
Fath 'Ali Shah Qajar is a paint painting by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1850 painting on paper depicts Fath 'Ali Shah Qajar, ruler of Iran from 1797 to 1834, in a lavish seated pose.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown wearing ornate attire, including a crown with heron feathers, and holding a sword, signifying his royal status. The surrounding decor, featuring a garden visible through a window, adds to the regal atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Executed in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, the painting showcases intricate details, particularly in the subject's clothing and the patterned rug, demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired from J. Procter, Watson, Esq., of Bombay, as documented in the museum's records during a 2023 provenance research project.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
