Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Pannalal Chaganlal in 1925.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Patna School of Painting.

Artwork

Untitled

Pannalal Chaganlal , 1925

Untitled is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Pannalal Chaganlal. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This circular painting on paper, created in 1925 by Pannalal Chaganlal, is a design for a shield associated with Maharana Sangram Singh of Udaipur.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Surya's head at its center, surrounded by a black background with red and gold bosses, and an outer rim featuring a hunting scene with various animals.

Technique & Style

The central figure is rendered realistically, while the outer scene is stylized with bold lines and bright colors, creating a vibrant effect.

History & Provenance

Although intended to evoke an 18th-century shield, the work is likely a 20th-century copy, and is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

Pannalal Chaganlal

This artist painted an Untitled oil on canvas in 1925. Little else is recorded about them, so we see their bold brushwork and muted palette standing apart from any named movement. The lone work here feels like a quiet…