Artwork
Dalip Singh
Dalip Singh is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This painting is a miniature portrait on ivory depicting Dalip Singh.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Dalip Singh, the son of Ranjit Singh, who ruled Punjab from 1843 to 1848. The attire and accessories, including a tall jeweled hat and pearl necklace, signify his royal status.
Technique & Style
The painting features intricate details such as embroidery and bright colors against a plain background, characteristic of mid-19th-century style.
Context
The clothing and jewelry suggest a royal or noble background, consistent with Dalip Singh's identity as a ruler.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
