Artwork
Portrait of Raja on Horseback
Portrait of Raja on Horseback is an unspecified painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts. This painting depicts a dignified figure on horseback, set against a vibrant landscape with a walled city and distant river.
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts a dignified figure on horseback, set against a vibrant landscape with a walled city and distant river.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure, dressed in ornate orange robes, is surrounded by attendants in colorful attire. A golden glow around his head suggests his elevated status or spiritual significance.
Technique & Style
The artist has employed a vivid color palette, with the dark brown horse and green fields contrasting with the bright clothing and blue sky. The use of a golden glow around the rider's head is a stylistic choice that adds to his prominence.
Artist & collection
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