Raja Balwant Singh
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Raja Balwant Singh is a 1750 paint by Nainsukh, a company_painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a local ruler, Balwant Singh, watching performers. He's seated on a throne, looking at a young male dancer. The dancer is mimicking female dancers, and behind him are musicians and singers. The painting gives us a glimpse into courtly life in 18th-century India. Nainsukh painted many portraits of Balwant Singh, showing him in different settings. This one is unique because of the dancer's interesting pose. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Nainsukh.
