Artwork
Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh
Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Ram Gopal. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A portrait of Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh, created using opaque watercolour and gold on paper mounted on cardboard.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the maharaja with a dark beard and mustache, dressed in elaborate attire, including a red and gold turban, white shirt, and layered robe, adorned with numerous jewels, conveying regality and opulence.
Technique & Style
The artwork features intricate details, with gold accents and ornaments, set against a green background with a white circle behind the subject, achieved through the use of opaque watercolour and gold on paper.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ram Gopal spent his life painting the rulers who ruled him, a quiet rebellion wrapped in regal colors and gold-leaf flourishes.
