Who painted Shah Mansur Hashash?

Shah Mansur Hashash was painted by Godfrey Thomas Vigne in 1844.

Where can I see Shah Mansur Hashash?

Shah Mansur Hashash is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Shah Mansur Hashash?

Shah Mansur Hashash is associated with Orientalism.

Artwork

Shah Mansur Hashash

Godfrey Thomas Vigne , 1844

Shah Mansur Hashash is a watercolor work on paper by the Orientalist artist Godfrey Thomas Vigne. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

His face is drawn with quick, sketchy lines, and the background is barely there—just a faint wash of color.

This sketch shows a man in profile, resting his chin on his hand. He’s wearing a dark hat and a loose, earth-toned robe. His face is drawn with quick, sketchy lines, and the background is barely there—just a faint wash of color.

The handwritten notes below hint at a story: the name *Shah Mansur Hashash* and a date, *1844*. The artist was traveling, maybe in Egypt, and this quick portrait captures a moment.

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Overview

Shah Mansur Hashash is a watercolour drawing created by Godfrey Thomas Vigne in 1844, depicting a man in profile with distinctive attire and minimal background.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, identified by handwritten notes as Shah Mansur Hashash, is portrayed in a contemplative pose, with the quick sketch suggesting a captured moment, potentially during the artist's travels, possibly in Egypt.

Technique & Style

The work features expressive, sketchy lines for the face, a simple yet effective dark hat and earth-toned robe, and a faintly washed background, reflecting a rapid, observational approach.

History & Provenance

Originally part of a collection, the artwork was acquired by Frank Vigne (the artist's great-nephew) from Charles Griffin of Monmouth in two transactions (August 1978 and July 1979) for a total of £320.