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Sawai Jai Singh III, by Unknown, paint, 1850

Sawai Jai Singh III

Unknown

1850

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Sawai Jai Singh III 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 portrait shows a man in profile, wearing a tall, decorated hat with red, black, and gold colors. His face is clean-shaven, and he has a white cloth draped over one shoulder, with red and black trim. The background is a simple green circle with a subtle glow around the edge. The painting uses bold colors and clear outlines, with little shading on the face. The hat’s details—like the jewels and patterns—stand out sharply against the plain background. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.

The story of this work

Overview

A portrait of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh III is depicted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, mounted on cardboard.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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