Dalip Singh
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Dalip Singh is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a person wearing a tall, jeweled hat with feathers and a necklace of large pearls and beads. Their face is pale with dark eyes, and they hold a small object in their right hand. The clothing is detailed with embroidery and bright colors—greens, reds, and golds—against a plain background. The pearls and feathers suggest someone of high status, possibly from a royal or noble background. The style looks like it could be from the mid-1800s, based on the clothing and jewelry. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
A miniature portrait painted on ivory depicts Dalip Singh, who ruled Punjab from 1843 to 1848 and was the son of Ranjit Singh.
Read the full account in the museum source.
