Artwork
Chand Bibi
Chand Bibi is a paint painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Chand Bibi is a painting executed in opaque watercolour on paper, depicting a scene in a lush landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Chand Bibi, a historical figure known as the regent and warrior of Bijapur, in a hunting scene, accompanied by attendants, signifying her royal status with a golden halo.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by bright colors and detailed renderings of nature, suggesting an emphasis on beauty and emotion, typical of its artistic period.
Context
The style of clothing and landscape indicates the painting was created during a time when artists focused on evoking life and vitality through detailed, colorful scenes.
Artist & collection
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