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Maharawat Udai Singh, by Unknown, paint, 1890

Maharawat Udai Singh

Unknown

1890

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Maharawat Udai 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 is a portrait of a man, likely from the 19th century. He is depicted wearing a red turban with yellow and white dots, a green and blue patterned shirt, and a brown robe. The man has a thick black mustache and beard, and his hair is pulled back into a bun. The background of the painting is a solid brown color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The artist's use of color and detail creates a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The style of the painting is reminiscent of Impressionism and Realism, with a focus on capturing the subject's likeness and expression. To learn more about this style, you can explore the movement of Impressionism.

The story of this work

Overview

A miniature portrait from 1890 depicts Maharawat Udai Singh of Deoliya Partabgarh, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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