Artwork
Sultan Muhammed Mirza
Sultan Muhammed Mirza is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Sultan Muhammed Mirza is a painting executed in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, depicting a seated figure on a throne.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a bearded man wearing a turban and gray jacket, is shown holding a sword, indicating his status as a person of importance, likely a ruler or noble.
Technique & Style
The painting features detailed, realistic rendering with a focus on textures, and employs chiaroscuro-like effects, suggesting a strong emphasis on visual representation and depth.
Context
The use of gold and red patterns on the throne, along with the subject's attire, points to a cultural context where such decorative elements signified power and status.
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
