Maharaja Sawai Isri Singh
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Maharaja Sawai Isri Singh is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting is a portrait of a man with a mustache, wearing a red turban and a white shirt. He is adorned with a large necklace featuring a gold pendant and a green gemstone, as well as earrings and a headpiece. The background of the painting is a muted green color. The man's attire and accessories suggest that he may be a member of royalty or nobility. The level of detail in the painting, particularly in the man's clothing and jewelry, indicates a high level of craftsmanship. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
The artwork is a portrait of Maharaja Sawai Isri Singh, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, mounted on cardboard. The subject is depicted wearing white garments and a red turban, facing to the right.
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