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Maharaja Man Singh, by Unknown, paint, 1850

Maharaja Man Singh

Unknown

1850

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Maharaja Man Singh is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a mughal_painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850 · mughal_painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in bright red robes standing against a green field. He’s holding a white object in his right hand and wears a tall, pointed hat with gold details. The background has a distant sky with a few floating shapes, and the border is red with a leafy gold pattern. The man’s face has a golden glow around his head, which might be a way to show his importance. His outfit is very detailed, with beading and embroidery visible on his sleeves and chest. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this one.

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