Artwork
Mir Miran Hal Kuds Sherif Mushrafi Md. Hyder Pacha
Mir Miran Hal Kuds Sherif Mushrafi Md. Hyder Pacha is a watercolor work on paper by the Patna School of Painting artist Godfrey Thomas Vigne. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1844 watercolour drawing by Godfrey Thomas Vigne portrays a dignitary identified as Mir Miran Hal Kuds Sherif Mushrafi Md. Hyder Pacha, possibly the Turkish Governor referenced in Mrs. Romer's 1846 travelogue.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted wearing distinctive attire: a red-and-black hat, a thick beard, and a fur-lined coat. He holds a curved object, potentially a pipe or hookah, with one hand resting on his chest. The image's focus is on the subject's face and clothing, with a plain background.
Technique & Style
The watercolour exhibits a loose, sketchy style, suggesting rapid execution, possibly during travel. The artist's approach emphasizes capturing the subject's likeness and attire over detailed background elements.
History & Provenance
The work was acquired by Frank Vigne (the artist's great-nephew) from Charles Griffin in Monmouth between 1978 and 1979 for £320. It is now part of a collection, though its current location is not specified here.
Context
While the subject's exact identity relies on external sources (like Mrs. Romer's account), the painting reflects 19th-century artistic interests in portraying foreign dignitaries and travelers' encounters.
Artist & collection
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