Ajit Singh
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Ajit Singh is a 1890 paint by Chhajju Lal, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man sitting on a couch, wearing a red outfit and a blue turban. He has a mustache and is holding a sword in his right hand. The couch has a floral pattern and is placed in front of a wall with a yellow and green background. The man is looking to his right, and there are some flowers at the bottom of the painting. The overall style of the painting is realistic, with attention to detail in the man's clothing and the couch. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the Impressionism movement.
The painting is a portrait of Maharaja Ajit Singh, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper. He is depicted seated, leaning against cushions, and facing right.
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Chhajju Lal was the go-to painter for royal portraits in late-1800s India, always dressed in a spotless white kurta even when mixing paints.
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