Figure Studies
Portrait of a Court Official
Unknown Artist
A refined 18th-century profile portrait of a court official in traditional South Asian attire.
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Portrait of Asaf Khan
Unknown Artist
1653 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant 17th-century Mughal portrait depicting a dignified courtier in profile against a luminous green field.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened cool notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Benefits from a wall with more tonal contrast
- Color notes
- Soft sage, Aged gold, Soft cream
About the piece
This refined miniature painting from the reign of Shah Jahan depicts Asaf Khan, a prominent figure in the Mughal court. Rendered with the delicate precision characteristic of the Late Shah Jahan Album, the subject is shown in profile against a serene green background, capturing the quiet dignity and sophisticated aesthetic of 17th-century Indian courtly art.
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