PaintingsIndian18th century

Seated portrait of Mulla Abd Al Qadir

18th century

Description

The inscription identifies the figure as Mulla Abd al-Qadir. He is shown in profile seated with his legs folded underneath him and with his hands clasped together on his lap. Al-Qadir is depicted with a dark beard and turban.

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Ink on paper

Culture

Indian

Period

Mughal period

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

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