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Raja Bhim Singh, by Unknown, paint, 1800

Raja Bhim Singh

Unknown

1800

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Raja Bhim Singh is a 1800 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1800 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in bright orange robes, standing on a yellow platform. He holds a curved sword in one hand and a fan in the other, with a gold belt and jewelry adding detail. The background is a simple green field with a white building and a red border framing the scene. Notice how the colors pop—especially the orange and gold—while the background stays calm. The man’s pose looks confident, like he’s ready for action. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.

The story of this work

Overview

The opaque watercolour and gold on paper painting depicts Raja Bhim Singh of Jodhpur standing facing left, holding a turban ornament, and dressed in striped red and gold garments with a pink and gold belt and turban. A white wall and flowering plants form the background. The work is attributed to an unknown artist from the year 1800.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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