Untitled
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Untitled is a 1750 paint by Fateh Chand, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a small group of people in a bright outdoor space. In the center, a woman in a white dress stands near a golden pavilion with red curtains. Below, two men kneel by a low table with a chessboard, while others sit or stand around. The background has a fence, trees, and a cloudy sky. The golden pavilion looks like a stage, with figures inside dressed in flowing robes. The chess players seem focused, while the others watch or chat. The colors are bold—reds, golds, and greens stand out against the pale ground. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The painting, created in 1750 by Fateh Chand using opaque watercolour and gold on paper, depicts a scene from the tale of Madhavania and Kamakandala. A weary musician lies on a palace terrace surrounded by a wooded park, his vina placed beside him, while maidservants attend to him from a golden pavilion where a princess and her attendants observe. The work reflects Fateh Chand's eclectic style, blending elements from earlier Mughal traditions with contemporary influences.
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Fateh Chand painted delicate Mughal miniatures in the mid-1700s, often recording royal portraits and court scenes with fine brushwork.
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