Raja Ajit Singh of Bundi
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Raja Ajit Singh of Bundi is a 1780 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a ruler, Raja Ajit Singh of Bundi, sitting under a canopy. He's smoking and watching a dancer. The ruler is surrounded by musicians and dancers. The ruler is dressed in fancy clothes and jewelry. He has a big turban and lots of necklaces and bracelets. You can learn more about this style of painting at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
In this opaque watercolour and gold on paper painting from around 1780, Raja Ajit Singh of Bundi is depicted seated beneath a canopy, smoking a huqqa while observing a young male kathak dancer perform. The ruler is adorned with an elaborate turban set with jewels, multiple strands of pearls with gemstone pendants, and ornate bracelets and bangles on both wrists. Musicians accompany the dance, contributing to the scene of royal entertainment.
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