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Rao Raja Ajit Singh, by Unknown, paint, 1850

Rao Raja Ajit Singh

Unknown

1850

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Rao Raja Ajit Singh is a 1850 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in bright, colorful clothes, sitting with one hand holding a flower. His outfit is covered in jewels and intricate patterns, and he wears a tall, decorated hat. The background is simple—just a green circle around his head and a red border framing the whole image. The man’s face looks calm, but his jewelry and bold colors stand out. The painting feels flat, with no deep shadows or shading to make parts pop forward. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A bust portrait of Rao Raja Ajit Singh rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, the work dates to 1850 and is attributed to an unknown artist.

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