Maharana Sarup Singh of Udaipur
1855
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1855
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Maharana Sarup Singh of Udaipur is a 1855 paint by Tara, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man riding an elephant into battle. The elephant has a decorated seat with another man shooting a bow. Soldiers on foot follow behind, some holding guns or flags. In the background, wild animals like deer and boars run away, and a green landscape stretches out with hills. The bright colors and busy action suggest movement and energy. The artist used bold outlines and flat colors, which is different from some Western styles. Next, look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The painting depicts Maharana Sarup Singh of Udaipur engaged in a boar hunt from elephant-back, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper. Attendants accompany the ruler as the boar flees through a vivid green landscape dotted with small trees.
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