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Untitled, by Mola Ram, paint, 1780

Untitled

Mola Ram

1780

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1780 paint by Mola Ram, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Mola Ram
When & what style?
1780 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a long, flowing dress with bright colors—greens, reds, and golds—standing under a willow tree. She holds something small in her hand, and a black-and-white deer stands nearby in a grassy field. The sky above is light blue with fluffy clouds, and the edges of the painting have a dark border with a yellow frame. The woman’s dress has detailed patterns, and the deer looks calm beside her. The painting feels peaceful, with soft colors and gentle shapes. Look up Mola Ram to see more of his work.

The story of this work

Overview

A lady seated beneath a young tree plays a sitar while a black buck approaches her; the scene is rendered in opaque watercolour on paper by Mola Ram, dated 1780.

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About the artist

Artist

Mola Ram

Mola Ram or Maula Ram (1743–1833) was an Indian painter, who originated the Garhwal School of Miniature Painting. He was also a poet, historian and diplomat. Mukandi Lal did research on him.

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