Nau Nihal Singh
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Nau Nihal Singh is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a man in profile, wearing a yellow turban adorned with a peacock feather and jewels. He is dressed in a white robe with a red sash and holds a sword in his right hand. The background of the painting is a plain white. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it may be a portrait of a royal or noble figure from the 19th century. The level of detail and realism in the painting also indicate that it was created by a skilled artist. To learn more about the artistic style and techniques used in this painting, explore the Impressionism movement.
The artwork is a miniature portrait painted on ivory depicting Nau Nihal Singh, one of the Sirdars, shown in profile from the head to the shoulders facing right. He is dressed in a brownish yellow coat and turban, with a red wrap edged in white and blue, and carries a black shield on his back. The background consists of white and pale blue tones.
Read the full account in the museum source.
