Who painted Ruins of the Rajah's Palace Rajmal?

Ruins of the Rajah's Palace Rajmal was painted by Robert Captain Smith in 1830.

Where can I see Ruins of the Rajah's Palace Rajmal?

Ruins of the Rajah's Palace Rajmal is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Ruins of the Rajah's Palace Rajmal?

Ruins of the Rajah's Palace Rajmal is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Ruins of the Rajah's Palace Rajmal?

Museum-quality prints of Ruins of the Rajah's Palace Rajmal are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Ruins of the Rajah's Palace Rajmal

Robert Captain Smith , 1830

Ruins of the Rajah's Palace Rajmal is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Robert Captain Smith. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing depicts the ruins of a palace at Rajmahal, once part of a larger palace complex.

About this work

Overview

This drawing depicts the ruins of a palace at Rajmahal, once part of a larger palace complex. Created between 1828 and 1833, it is one of many illustrations from Captain Robert Smith's unpublished travel journal.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a ruined palace with crumbling walls and towers, set amidst trees and bushes. Three figures walk towards the structure in the foreground, adding a sense of scale and human presence to the desolate landscape.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a range of tones to convey depth and texture, rendering the intricate stonework and architectural details of the ruins with precision and realism. The work exemplifies the Romanticism movement's emphasis on capturing emotion and atmosphere.

History & Provenance

The drawing was part of Captain Robert Smith's Pictorial Journal of Travels in Hindustan, documenting his travels along the Ganges. It was later acquired by the museum in 1915 from W. M. Biden.