Sham Singh Atariwala
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Sham Singh Atariwala is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This is a round portrait of a man with a long white beard and mustache. He’s wearing a tall hat covered in jewels and a colorful robe with red, yellow, and green stripes. His face is serious, and the background is a plain blue-gray color. The painting looks like it was done quickly, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on light and shadow. The jewels on his hat catch the light, making them stand out. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and dark for drama.
This miniature portrait depicts the Sikh military general Sham Singh Atariwala, who died in 1846, rendered in paint on ivory.
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