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Pratap Singh, by Unknown, paint, 1850

Pratap Singh

Unknown

1850

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Pratap Singh is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850 · Patna School of Painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This portrait shows a man with a serious face, dressed in bright yellow and red robes. His head is covered with a dark hat, and he wears a patterned turban with a feather sticking out. A necklace of beads and a few earrings add detail to his outfit. The painting is simple but precise, focusing on his face and clothing. The background is plain, keeping all attention on him. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A portrait of Maharaja Pratap Singh, depicted facing left, was created using opaque watercolour and gold on paper, with the artwork mounted on cardboard.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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