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