Lot Essay
Compare with a similar portrait in M. Zebrowski, Deccan Painting,1983, p. 130, cat. no. 98. See also P. Pal, Indian Painting, 1993, cat. no. 100.
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INDIA, DECCAN, 17TH CENTURY
Details
Portrait of Muhammad Adil Shah (r. 1627-56)
India, Deccan, 17th century
The king depicted in profile wearing an achkan made from Chinese robes, a white turban on his head, against a blue background
Opaque and transperent pigments, and gold, on wasli
4½ x 3¾ in. (11.4 x 9.5 cm.)
India, Deccan, 17th century
The king depicted in profile wearing an achkan made from Chinese robes, a white turban on his head, against a blue background
Opaque and transperent pigments, and gold, on wasli
4½ x 3¾ in. (11.4 x 9.5 cm.)
Provenance
Davidson Gallery, Seattle