Rao Budh Singh of Bundi
1743
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1743
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Rao Budh Singh of Bundi is a 1743 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows four people sitting on a colorful rug in a room with a green wall. The man in the center wears a white turban, a yellow jacket, and patterned pants, holding a hookah. To his left, a woman in red and white sits with a child on her lap. On the right, a servant in green stands holding a fan. The borders are red with gold and black patterns, and there’s writing along the edges. The bright colors and detailed patterns suggest this was made for someone important. The style looks like it’s from a long time ago, around 1743. If you want to see more like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting from 1743, rendered in opaque watercolour on paper, portrays Rao Budh Singh of Bundi seated with an attendant and his two sons, all engaged in smoking a huqqa. He is dressed in a chequered orange and yellow upper garment, adorned with jewellery, and wears a white turban featuring a repeating floral pattern.
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