Artwork
Raja Sansar Chand Attacking Kangra Fort
Raja Sansar Chand Attacking Kangra Fort is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1792 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
History & Provenance
It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is recorded under the accession number 2018.
Raja Sansar Chand Attacking Kangra Fort is a painting dated to 1782. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is recorded under the accession number 2018.120. The work is attributed to an unknown artist, and no further details of its commission, earlier ownership, or chain of custody are documented in the available sources.
The painting entered the Cleveland Museum of Art's holdings in 2018, as indicated by the accession number, though the circumstances of its acquisition are not specified.
The painting Raja Sansar Chand Attacking Kangra Fort is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. It was assigned the accession number 2018.120 upon entering the museum's holdings. The work dates to 1782 and is attributed to an unknown artist. No specific exhibition history for this piece is provided in the available records.
Overview
Raja Sansar Chand Attacking Kangra Fort is a painted depiction of a tumultuous battle set against a rugged, mountainous backdrop. Mounted troops and infantry surge across a steep, rocky slope, while scattered structures and trees punctuate the distant landscape. The palette is dominated by muted earth tones, with occasional red highlights in garments and banners that draw the eye.
Subject & Meaning
The composition captures the assault on Kangra Fort by the forces of Raja Sansar Chand, emphasizing the overwhelming scale of the conflict rather than individual combatants. The dense aggregation of figures, whose faces and weapons merge into a collective mass, suggests a focus on the sheer volume of participants and the chaotic nature of warfare.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a tightly packed arrangement of figures, creating a visual effect akin to a swarm. Brushwork blends the multitude of soldiers into a unified foreground, while the background retains a more atmospheric treatment of rock and foliage. The limited color scheme of browns, greys and greens, punctuated by red accents, reinforces the somber tone of the scene.
Artist & collection
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