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ID number: BIRBI-47.4 Institution: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts Artist / Maker: Anonymous Title / Object name: Portrait of Sultan Ali Adil Shah II Object type: Portrait miniature Culture: Indian, Deccani School Date made: 17th century Materials: Coloured ink on paper and fabric Measurements: 38.9 x 23.7 cm Provenance: Purchased at Sotheby's, 24 June 1947, lot 410, with two others for £68.10.0 |
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Painted in Bijapur by an unknown master, this jewel-like miniature depicts Sultan Ali Adil Shah II, who reigned between 1656 and 1672. Clad in a magnificent gold jama, which is decorated with emerald-green peacock ‘eyes’, he is shown at a window holding a large polished ruby. He wears an ornate turban, necklaces and bracelets which, together with the imposing head and torso, enhance the impression of regal splendour. Surrounding him is a decorative border of ornate arabesques, adding further to the radiance and sumptuousness of the portrait. Inscribed on the reverse of the miniature is the last verse of the Koran written in Arabic calligraphy and decorated with flowers in gold. Notes: Exhibited: 'The Indian Portrait 1560-1860', National Portrait Gallery, London, 11 March 2010 - 20 June 2010 |
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2 Related Publications | |
| Deccani Painting Zebrowski, M. 1983 | |
| The Indian Portrait, 1560-1860 Crill, Rosemary and Jariwala, Kapil 2010 | |
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