Artwork
Rani Lakshmi Bai
Rani Lakshmi Bai is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Rani Lakshmi Bai is a 19th-century painting executed in opaque watercolour on paper, exemplifying the Kalighat style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, identified as Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi, riding a horse and wielding a sword, symbolizing strength and power.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by vivid colours and swift brushstrokes, typical of Kalighat painting, with bold, simple forms that convey a sense of dynamism.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired by the museum in 1950 as part of a collection inherited from a Sanskrit scholar at Cambridge.
Artist & collection
