Portrait of Maharajra Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), nimbate
1849
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1849
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Portrait of Maharajra Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), nimbate is a 1849 paint by Kehar Singh, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a man with a long white beard, wearing a green and gold robe adorned with intricate patterns and jewels. He sits in a chair, holding a white cloth in his right hand. A halo surrounds his head, and he wears a crown-like headdress with feathers and jewels. The man's attire is ornate, featuring a mix of green, gold, and white colors. His facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to gaze directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to emphasize the subject's features. The level of detail in this painting suggests a high level of skill and craftsmanship. To learn more about the artistic style and techniques used in this piece, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
The portrait depicts Maharaja Ranjit Singh seated with a halo-like nimbus around his head, wearing a yellow turban adorned with jewels and a green coat richly embroidered with gold. His left hand holds a piece of cloth while his right hand rests on the hilt of a sword. The work is attributed to the artist Kehar Singh and dated 1849.
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