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Raja Durjan Sal of Kota

Unknown

1778

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Rococo painting Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Raja Durjan Sal of Kota is a 1778 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1778 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene in a lush forest, with a large white bull standing in the center, surrounded by trees and foliage. The bull is adorned with a red and black spot on its side, and its tail is curled upwards. In the foreground, a group of men are hiding behind the trees, while a lion is seen in the bottom-right corner. The painting features a mix of green and brown hues, with touches of yellow and red. The brushstrokes are delicate, and the overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility. The Romanticism movement is known for its emphasis on emotion and imagination, and this painting is a beautiful example of that style.

The story of this work

Overview

The artwork depicts Raja Durjan Sal of Kota, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, set in a forest where he is shown hunting a lion. Created in 1778 by an unknown artist, the painting is documented in *Maharaja: The Splendour of India's Royal Courts* by Anna Jackson and Amin Jaffer.

Read the full account in the museum source.