Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh is a 1850 paint by Ram Gopal, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This portrait depicts a man with a dark beard and mustache, wearing a red and gold turban adorned with a long black plume and a large gold ornament. He is dressed in a white shirt with gold and red accents, layered with a red and gold robe. The man's attire is further embellished with numerous necklaces and bracelets. The subject's gaze is directed to the right, and he is set against a green background with a white circle behind him. The painting exudes a sense of regality and opulence. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist behind this portrait, consider looking up Ram Gopal.
The artwork is a portrait of Maharajah Sawai Jagat Singh, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, with the medium applied to a cardboard support.
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Ram Gopal spent his life painting the rulers who ruled him, a quiet rebellion wrapped in regal colors and gold-leaf flourishes.
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