Maharaja Bijai Singh
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Maharaja Bijai Singh is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man in a long black robe with gold trim and bright red shoes. His head is framed by a glowing green halo with yellow and purple swirls. He holds a red object in his right hand and a small flower in his left. The background is mostly empty except for a blue border, a green base, and a sky with floating clouds. The gold stitching on his robe and the bright colors of his halo stand out against the simple background. This kind of painting often comes from India and shows rulers or important figures. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.