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Rao Raja Umed Singh, by Unknown, paint, 1850

Rao Raja Umed Singh

Unknown

1850

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Rao Raja Umed 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 depicts a man with a white beard and turban, adorned with a red and gold sash and a black and gold strap over his shoulder. He wears a white shirt and holds a pink flower in his right hand. The background of the painting is a green oval shape with a gold border, set against a white background with a red border. The man's attire and accessories suggest that he may be a noble or royal figure, but without more information, it is difficult to say for certain. The painting's style and composition are reminiscent of traditional Indian art, with bold colors and intricate details. For more information on this style of painting, consider exploring the work of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

A bust portrait of Rao Raja Umed Singh, depicted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, shows him holding a rose.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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