Artwork
The Nawab Jubar Khan [br]other of Dost Md. Khan Kabul
![The Nawab Jubar Khan [br]other of Dost Md. Khan Kabul, by Godfrey Thomas Vigne, watercolor, 1836](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/godfrey-thomas-vigne--the-nawab-jubar-khan-br-other-of-dost-md-khan-kabul--fde226cb29337c2b-w1024.webp)
The Nawab Jubar Khan [br]other of Dost Md. Khan Kabul is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Godfrey Thomas Vigne. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour portrait depicts Nawab Jubar Khan, a significant figure in 19th-century Afghanistan.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour portrait depicts Nawab Jubar Khan, a significant figure in 19th-century Afghanistan. Created by Godfrey Thomas Vigne, it showcases the artist's skill in capturing the subject's character.
Subject & Meaning
Nawab Jubar Khan, brother of Dost Mohammad Khan, was a key figure in Kabul, known for his pro-British sympathies. He served as Vigne's host and protector during the artist's visit.
Technique & Style
The portrait features a bearded man in a relaxed yet dignified pose, wearing a loose robe and turban. Vigne's use of watercolour emphasizes the subject's facial expression and hand gestures, set against a plain background.
History & Provenance
The watercolour was later reproduced as a lithograph in Vigne's 1840 publication. It was acquired in 1971 from the artist's great-nephew, Henry D'Olier Vigne, and is documented in the India Office Library and Records.
Artist & collection
![Ameer Khan Lohani Cheiftain [sic], by Godfrey Thomas Vigne](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/godfrey-thomas-vigne--ameer-khan-lohani-cheiftain-sic--7c6575efa84f0a9c-w320.webp)
