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Baz Bahadur and Rupmati, by Unknown, paint, 1750

Baz Bahadur and Rupmati

Unknown

1750

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Baz Bahadur and Rupmati is a 1750 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a romantic scene of a man and woman riding a white horse together. The man is dressed in a yellow outfit with a red headband, while the woman wears a white dress with a red head covering. They are surrounded by trees and a body of water, with a group of men on horseback in the background. The painting features a mix of warm and cool colors, with the yellow and red hues of the couple's clothing standing out against the muted tones of the background. The brushstrokes are delicate and intricate, adding to the overall sense of elegance and refinement. The painting is a beautiful example of Indian art from the 18th century, and it is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting depicts Baz Bahadur and Rupmati sharing a single horse, rendered in opaque watercolour on paper around 1750.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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