Artwork
Nawab Alivardi Khan
Nawab Alivardi Khan 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
This 1750 painting, executed in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, depicts Nawab Alivardi Khan.
Subject & Meaning
The work shows Nawab Alivardi Khan seated on a throne, dressed in elaborate attire, conveying a sense of dignity and seriousness.
Technique & Style
The painting blends European and Indian artistic influences, evident in the detailed rendering of the throne and the subject's clothing, exemplifying a cultural exchange in visual representation.
Context
Created during a period of stylistic convergence, this painting reflects the intersection of different artistic traditions.
Artist & collection
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