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Raja Sansar Chand and Fateh Chand, by Unknown, paint, 1786

Raja Sansar Chand and Fateh Chand

Unknown

1786

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Raja Sansar Chand and Fateh Chand is a 1786 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1786 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows two men in bright, flowing clothes sitting on a carpeted floor. One man is kneeling, holding a curved sword, while the other sits cross-legged, gesturing with his hand. Behind them, a third person is pouring tea from a tall, curved metal pot. Outside, rolling hills and a calm river stretch into the distance, with trees and small buildings dotting the landscape. The men’s outfits are detailed with gold jewelry and colorful headgear, suggesting they might be important figures. The background looks peaceful, with soft, rounded hills and a quiet river. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting is an opaque watercolor on paper from 1786, depicting Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra alongside his brother, Fateh Chand, at Nadaun.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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