Who painted Jodh Bai?

Jodh Bai was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see Jodh Bai?

Jodh Bai is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Jodh Bai

Jodh Bai is a paint painting by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This painting is an opaque watercolor and gold on paper portrait created around 1750.

About this work

Overview

This painting is an opaque watercolor and gold on paper portrait created around 1750. It depicts a woman, identified as Jodh Bai, seated in a decorative setting.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is Jodh Bai, daughter of Raja Udai Singh of Jodhpur, who married Mirza Salim (later Emperor Jahangir) in 1585. She is shown in a three-quarter view, adorned with jewelry and dressed in a yellow and gold sari, with her right hand raised to her lips.

Technique & Style

The painting features rich, muted colors and intricate details, particularly in the jewelry. The use of opaque watercolor and gold on paper creates a sense of luxury, while the soft shading around the subject's eyes and lips conveys a calm demeanor.

History & Provenance

The work was acquired in 1922 from London dealer Arthur Churchill for £126. It is an example of a portrait from the Mughal era, created more than a century after the subject's marriage to Mirza Salim.