Raja Dhian Singh
1838
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1838
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows Raja Dhian Singh, a senior member of the court circle, dressed in traditional attire. The interesting thing about this work is that it was created by an artist from the Hindu kingdoms of the nearby Punjab Hills, who was working in the Sikh kingdom of the Panjab. This blending of cultural influences is reflected in the painting. To learn more about the style and method used to create this portrait, look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
