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Raja Pratap Singh, by Unknown, paint, 1800

Raja Pratap Singh

Unknown

1800

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Raja Pratap 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 a long orange skirt and matching top, with a white and yellow striped sash. He wears a turban and holds a sword in his right hand. The background is a green field with a blue sky and white clouds. The man's outfit is detailed, with intricate patterns and designs. The artist has used bold colors to create a sense of drama and energy. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A portrait of Raja Pratap Singh (1779–1803) of Jaipur, rendered in opaque watercolour on paper, depicts the ruler in a painting from the year 1800.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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