Artwork
Amar Singh of Udaipur
Amar Singh of Udaipur is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Amar Singh of Udaipur is a painting in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Amar Singh of Udaipur with his two sons, conveying a sense of familial and martial dignity. The figures are shown in a simple, formal arrangement, with Amar Singh seated and his sons standing beside him, all bearing swords.
Technique & Style
The work is a later rendering of a 17th-century original by Bishndas, executed in a style characteristic of Mughal-era painting. The use of opaque watercolour and gold on paper is typical of this tradition, with a focus on clear, detailed representation.
History & Provenance
The painting was bequeathed to the museum by Harriet Sarah, Baroness Wantage, in 1920, as part of a larger collection of items.
Artist & collection
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