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Portrait of Rajinder Dutt

Unknown

1850

watercolor

ivory

From the collection of Peabody Essex Museum

Patna School of Painting Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Rajinder Dutt is a 1850 watercolor by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Peabody Essex Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850 · Patna School of Painting
Where can I see it?: Peabody Essex Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting in a chair, wearing a white turban and a blue shawl with red and blue patterns. He is looking to the left, with his hands resting on his lap. The background is a wall with a window that shows a blue sky and green trees. The man's face is painted in detail, with a mustache and a serious expression. The shawl is draped over his shoulders, and the chair has a curved back and armrests. The window is framed by a white railing, and the sky is a light blue color. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The use of color and light creates a sense of depth and dimensionality.