Raja Devi Chand
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Raja Devi Chand is a 1750 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a man sitting on a decorated platform, surrounded by a patterned rug and a bird perched on a red cushion in front of him. He is dressed in an orange outfit and wears a headpiece adorned with beads. Another man stands behind him, holding a sword and a long, patterned object. The scene is set against a plain background, with the focus on the two men and the intricate details of their clothing and surroundings. The overall atmosphere is one of serenity and contemplation. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who employed the technique of sfumato.
The painting is an opaque watercolor on paper depicting Raja Devi Chand, who reigned from 1741 to 1778, seated on a terrace while smoking a huqqa. A servant stands beside him holding a fly-whisk, and a hawk is perched nearby. The ruler is shown wearing orange robes and an ornate headdress adorned with beads.
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