Old World Portraits
Jalal al-Din Mirza
Mirza Abolhassan Khan Ghaffari
An exquisite 19th-century Persian portrait showcasing the detailed gold embroidery and regal bearing of Prince Jalal al-Din Mirza.
Shuja al-Daula, Nawab of Awadh
Tilly Kettle
1772 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A majestic 18th-century portrait of Shuja al-Daula, showcasing the rich textures of fur and patterned silk.
$129
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with rich warm-brown color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted by Tilly Kettle in 1772, this masterful oil portrait captures Shuja al-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh, in a moment of stately dignity. The work is celebrated for its tactile realism, particularly in the contrast between the heavy fur elements and the intricate floral patterns of the silk jama, all set against a soft, atmospheric sky and distant encampment.
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