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Untitled, by Unknown, paint, 1732

Untitled

Unknown

1732

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1732 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1732 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a busy scene with people on horses, walking, and gathering in groups. In the background, there’s a large building with domes, smaller houses, and a river with boats. The colors are bright but faded, with lots of reds, blues, and golds. Animals like cows and horses are scattered around, and the edges have a decorative border with flowers. The people are dressed in colorful clothes, some riding horses while others stand or talk. The writing in the top section looks like an old script, possibly a title or description. The scene feels lively, with different activities happening at once. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

This scroll painting from 1732 is executed in opaque watercolour on paper and depicts a landscape scene featuring equestrian figures, an elephant in a courtyard, and architectural structures. It is part of a larger scroll that chronicles the history of the Sisodiya clan, rulers of Mewar, incorporating seated portraits and battle scenes.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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