Artwork
Mian Mukund Dev
Mian Mukund Dev is a paint painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Mian Mukund Dev is a painting created around 1750 using opaque watercolour and gold on paper. It depicts a seated figure against a yellow background, dressed in ornate attire and holding a written page.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Mian Mukund Dev of Jasrota, is shown wearing a white robe with gold trim and a striped turban adorned with a feather. The dark-skinned figure is seated on a red cushion, with one hand resting on his knee and the other holding a small folded paper.
Technique & Style
The painting features bold outlines and bright colors, characteristic of South Asian portraiture during this period. The use of opaque watercolour and gold on paper adds to the artwork's ornate quality, evident in the decorative border and the subject's attire.
Context
This painting is representative of the artistic style prevalent in South Asia during the mid-18th century. Similar works can be found in other collections, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
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