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Maharaja Ajit Singh, by Unknown, paint, 1890

Maharaja Ajit Singh

Unknown

1890

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Maharaja Ajit Singh is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man sitting on a throne, surrounded by two attendants. The man is dressed in a gray outfit with intricate designs and holds a rose in his right hand. He wears a turban and has a mustache. The attendants are dressed in white and black outfits, with one holding a long, green object. The man sits on a throne with a red and gold canopy, and the floor is covered with a yellow and brown patterned rug. The background of the painting is white, with a red border around the edges. The painting's use of color and detail suggests a focus on realism, which is a characteristic of the Realism movement. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you could explore the Realism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The artwork is a portrait of Maharaja Ajit Singh, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper. He is depicted seated beneath a canopy, accompanied by attendants.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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