Preparatory Portrait of Shah Dawla
18th century
Description
The small fragment depicts a standing, aged figure in profile. His arms are held outward, gesturing as if in conversation. He wears a long robe and a patchwork shawl with a collar. The figure has a long, white beard that ends in two black tendrils. He wears a hat that appears to be conical in shape. The shawl, hat, and beard style may indicate that he practices Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam.
Dimensions
10.7 x 8.2 cm (4 3/16 x 3 1/4 in.)
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