Artwork
Nadir Shah
Nadir Shah is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Nadir Shah is a painting created in 1840 using opaque watercolour and gold on paper. It is a bust portrait of the Iranian ruler.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Nadir Shah, is depicted wearing a tall, jewelled crown and a dark pink garment with intricate gold embroidery, conveying a sense of opulence and authority.
Technique & Style
The painting features a simple oval background with a dark border decorated with small gold shapes, while the subject's face is lit from the front, highlighting his features.
Context
The artwork is an example of a style that can be associated with 19th-century Iranian or related artistic traditions.
Artist & collection
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