Chattar Singh Atariwala
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Chattar Singh Atariwala is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, depicting Turban, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a single figure in a quiet room, seated with hands folded. The colors are soft and blended. The face looks calm but a bit sad. The artist used very thin paint layers to create smooth skin tones. This calm style was common in the 1800s. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this kind of art.
The artwork is a miniature portrait painted on ivory, depicting Chattar Singh Atariwala. Executed around 1850, the piece belongs to the tradition of Indian miniature paintings.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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