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Mokham Singhji, by Unknown, paint, 1850

Mokham Singhji

Unknown

1850

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Mokham Singhji is a 1850 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

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

About this work

The painting depicts a man riding a white horse, accompanied by two attendants. The man is dressed in a white outfit with a yellow sash and a red turban, while the attendants wear white clothing and headbands. The horse is adorned with a red bridle and a flowing red mane. In the background, a green field stretches out, with a crescent moon visible in the sky. The painting's style is characterized by bold lines and vibrant colors, with intricate details in the clothing and accessories of the figures. This painting is a fine example of the artistic style of the early 19th century, and it can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting is an opaque watercolor on paper depicting a Rajput noble, Mokham Singhji of Kishangarh, mounted on horseback with attendants. Created around 1850, it portrays the former ruler, who reigned from 1838 to 1841. The work falls within the traditional portraiture style of the period.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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