Prince Mathu Singh of Jatoli on a Blue Horse Riding to Udaipur
1720
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1720
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Prince Mathu Singh of Jatoli on a Blue Horse Riding to Udaipur is a 1720 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
A young prince sits on a rearing blue horse, dressed in sheer white muslin. A servant waves a fly-whisk behind him, a sign of royalty. The scene shows the start of a long journey—nearly 400 miles—to Udaipur. This painting marks a real trip: Prince Mathu Singh riding from his small kingdom to a powerful one. The horse’s pose isn’t just for drama—it signals the ride’s beginning. The servant’s gentle wave adds quiet importance to the moment. To see more like this, look up *rajput kingdom of mewar or jatoli*.
This painting commemorates the nearly 600-kilometer journey of Mathu Singh on horseback from the tiny principality of Jatoli in eastern Rajasthan to Udaipur, capital of the powerful Mewar Kingdom. The young prince wears a white transparent muslin, and his stallion rears on his hind legs, marking the beginning of the ride. A heedful royal servant gently waves a fly-whisk, which indicates the rider’s royal status.
The prince travels armed with bow and arrows, sword, and dagger.
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