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Portrait of a Ruler, Probably Nadir Shah Afshar

Portrait of a Ruler, Probably Nadir Shah Afshar

AlbumsIndian19th century

Portrait of a Ruler, Probably Nadir Shah Afshar

18th century

Description

This painting depicts a bearded ruler, probably Nadir Shah of Persia (r. 1736-1747) seated on an open terrace. He leans against a large, gold, cylindrical pillow decorated with birds and flowers. He wears a bright orange robe (jama) and holds a long, curved saber on his lap.

Classification

Albums

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Culture

Indian

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

34.8 x 25 cm (13 11/16 x 9 13/16 in.)

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