Artwork
Khwaja Jahan
Khwaja Jahan is a paint painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts a serene figure in a white robe and red turban, seated on a intricately patterned carpet, executed in opaque watercolour and gold on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is believed to represent an event from the life of Khwaja Jahan, though the specific scene's context and the figure's identity beyond association with Khwaja Jahan are not explicitly defined in the available information.
Technique & Style
Characterized by soft colors, gentle shadows, and meticulous detail, the work exhibits a dreamy yet detailed style, blending realism with a sense of calmness.
History & Provenance
Adapted from a 17th-century original by Farrokh Beg, this version was part of a collection left to the museum by Harriet Sarah, Baroness Wantage, upon her death in 1920.
Context
Now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the painting offers a tangible example of adapted historical artworks from the 17th century, inviting in-person examination.
Artist & collection
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Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
