Rao Narain Das
1830
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1830
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Rao Narain Das is a 1830 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a man standing on a balcony, dressed in traditional Indian attire. He wears a white turban, a white tunic, and an ornate red sash around his waist. His right hand rests on the railing, while his left hand holds a sword. A black shield is positioned in front of him. The balcony features a decorative railing with a repeating pattern of red and white sections. The background of the painting is a muted green, with a subtle floral pattern visible behind the balcony. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. The level of detail and the use of color in this painting are reminiscent of the Romanticism movement. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
The artwork depicts Rao Narain Das standing on a terrace, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper. He is shown holding a sword and shield, dressed in white attire accented by a red, green, and gold belt.
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