Chand Bibi
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Chand Bibi is a 1750 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a group of people in a lush, green landscape. A woman in bright yellow sits near a tree, holding a fan while a man in a red turban walks beside her. Other figures stand nearby, some holding objects like staffs. Deer, rabbits, and birds wander through the scene, while flowers and plants fill the foreground. The bright colors and detailed nature scenes suggest this was made to feel lively and full of life. The people’s clothing and the style of the landscape hint at a time when artists focused on beauty and emotion in nature. If you like this kind of detailed, colorful scene, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts Chand Bibi, the regent and warrior of Bijapur, kneeling while aiming a rifle at a deer, supported by a tree. She is accompanied by her attendants, who stand behind her. A golden halo encircles her figure, signifying her royal status. The work is rendered in opaque watercolour on paper.
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