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The Most Famous Artworks of Rajput painting

The 60 most celebrated works of the Rajput painting movement, ranked by renown across 153 works in the catalog.

A note on the ranking: "fame" here is a measure of renown, not of merit — synthesised from how widely a work is cited and held. It leans toward the Western canon and the best-digitised collections. Read it as a popular index, not a verdict.

  1. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1718
  2. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1745
  3. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1750
  4. Untitled
    Untitled Nihâl Chand · 1700
  5. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1712
  6. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1883
  7. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1645
  8. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1774
  9. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1735
  10. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1698
  11. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1700
  12. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1685
  13. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1700
  14. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1640
  15. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1800
  16. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1800
  17. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1616
  18. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1835
  19. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1645
  20. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1725
  21. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1780
  22. Portrait of Maharaja Savant Singh with Consort, Bani Thani
    Portrait of Maharaja Savant Singh with Consort, Bani Thani Nihâl Chand · 1752
  23. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1799
  24. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1610
  25. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1753
  26. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1725
  27. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1716
  28. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1750
  29. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1874
  30. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1716
  31. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1820
  32. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1680
  33. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1715
  34. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1645
  35. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1709
  36. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1640
  37. Radha’s Confidante Brings Her to Krishna, based on poetry of Bihari (Indian, 1595–1663)
    Radha’s Confidante Brings Her to Krishna, based on poetry of Bihari (Indian, 1595–1663) Unknown · 1798
  38. Portrait of Prince Sur Singh Rathor of Bikaner (1594–1631)
    Portrait of Prince Sur Singh Rathor of Bikaner (1594–1631) Unknown · 1612
  39. Rama’s brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama and Lakshmana in the forest to inform them of the death of their father Dasharatha, from Chapter 77 of the Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey)
    Rama’s brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama and Lakshmana in the forest to inform them of the death of their father Dasharatha, from Chapter 77 of the Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey) Unknown · 1775
  40. Krishna with Radha and Two Attendants (recto); Jagannath, Subhadra and Balarama in an Arch (verso)
    Krishna with Radha and Two Attendants (recto); Jagannath, Subhadra and Balarama in an Arch (verso) Unknown · 1750
  41. Fertility Worship of Krishna
    Fertility Worship of Krishna Unknown · 1722
  42. Krishna and Radha Watching Rain Clouds: The Month of Bhadon from Baramasa series
    Krishna and Radha Watching Rain Clouds: The Month of Bhadon from Baramasa series Unknown · 1796
  43. The Marriage of Rukmini [Mangal]
    The Marriage of Rukmini [Mangal] Unknown · 1775
  44. King Bana enjoying music in his court, from the Usha-Aniruddha section of a Krishna Lila
    King Bana enjoying music in his court, from the Usha-Aniruddha section of a Krishna Lila Unknown · 1765
  45. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1816
  46. Untitled
    Untitled Unknown · 1883
  47. Pradyumna and Samvara fight with maces: Leaf from the "Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana"
    Pradyumna and Samvara fight with maces: Leaf from the "Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana" Unknown · 1762
  48. Maharana Jagat Singh II Hunting
    Maharana Jagat Singh II Hunting Unknown · 1747
  49. Maharana Sangram Singh II (r. 1710–34) Worshipping a Linga Under a Banyan Tree
    Maharana Sangram Singh II (r. 1710–34) Worshipping a Linga Under a Banyan Tree Unknown · 1713
  50. Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar (r. 1734–51) Dressed as a Bhil, Hunting Deer at Night
    Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar (r. 1734–51) Dressed as a Bhil, Hunting Deer at Night Unknown · 1725
  51. Umed Singh of Kota Hunting Lions
    Umed Singh of Kota Hunting Lions Unknown · 1794
  52. Ragini Desakh of Meghamalhar
    Ragini Desakh of Meghamalhar Unknown · 1775
  53. Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana
    Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana Unknown · 1762
  54. A Heroine Waiting for Her Paramour: Vasakasajja Nayika, from a Nurpur Rasikapriya
    A Heroine Waiting for Her Paramour: Vasakasajja Nayika, from a Nurpur Rasikapriya Unknown · 1750
  55. Women Worshipping a Shiva Linga: Devagandhari Ragini of Hindol, from a Chamba Ragamala
    Women Worshipping a Shiva Linga: Devagandhari Ragini of Hindol, from a Chamba Ragamala Unknown · 1700
  56. Kali Attacking Nisumbha
    Kali Attacking Nisumbha Unknown · 1740
  57. Gunakali Ragini
    Gunakali Ragini Sirohi Master · 1700
  58. Lovers Embracing (Raga Malkaus)
    Lovers Embracing (Raga Malkaus) Unknown · 1760
  59. Maharana Jagat Singh Attending the Raslila
    Maharana Jagat Singh Attending the Raslila Jai Ram · 1736
  60. Madhava Plays his Vina before Five Women Drawing Water from a Well, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala
    Madhava Plays his Vina before Five Women Drawing Water from a Well, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala Unknown · 1720