Artwork

Nourmahal

Nourmahal, by Richard Westall, watercolor, 1785
Nourmahal, by Richard Westall, watercolor, 1785

Nourmahal is a watercolor work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Richard Westall. It dates from 1785 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

The watercolour titled *Nourmahal*, meaning "Light of the Harem," was created by Westall in 1785.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Richard Westall

Artist

Richard Westall

Richard Westall was an English painter and illustrator of portraits, historical and literary events, best known for his portraits of Byron. He was also Queen Victoria's drawing master.