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Raja Pratap Singh, by Unknown, paint, 1790

Raja Pratap Singh

Unknown

1790

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Raja Pratap Singh is a 1790 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1790 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in a long red robe, holding a sword. He wears a turban and has a halo behind his head. The background is a yellow field with a blue sky and white clouds. The man's clothing and accessories are detailed, with intricate patterns and designs. His pose suggests confidence and authority. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A portrait of Raja Pratap Singh of Jaipur, depicted in opaque watercolour on paper, was created in 1790 by an unknown artist. The work was later part of the Gayer-Anderson collection before being donated by twin brothers.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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