A scroll-painting
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A scroll-painting is a 1860 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This scroll shows Krishnaraja Wadiyar, the ruler of Mysore, on a decorated elephant. He leads a long procession for the god Shiva. British officers ride behind him in the scene. Dancers and musicians move ahead of the elephant. Fireworks light the sky. The artist leaves no room for doubt: this is a royal celebration. Watch for how the artist layers colors. It’s bold, almost like collage. Look closer at the Victoria and Albert Museum’s scroll next time you’re there.
A scroll painting from around 1860, likely created in Mysore, depicts Krishnaraja Wadiyar, the Raja of Mysore (r. 1799–1868), atop an elephant leading a religious procession in honor of the god Shiva. The scene includes British military commanders, with the Raja preceded by dancers, musicians, attendants bearing fly whisks, and men carrying illuminations and setting off fireworks, while he is followed by Colonel Mark Cubbon, Indian commanders on horseback, drum elephants, and a large crowd. A wooden platform carries an image of Shiva on a prancing horse beneath a canopy, accompanied by more…
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