Artwork
Maharao Ram Singh II
Maharao Ram Singh II is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This painting, executed in opaque watercolor on paper, is an unfinished portrait of Maharao Ram Singh II, the ruler of Kota from 1828 to 1866.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts the maharao on horseback, accompanied by attendants on foot. The rider's face is obscured by a green shield, potentially symbolizing power or mystique.
Technique & Style
The painting features bold, vibrant colors and a dynamic composition, with a zebra-striped horse at full gallop and a servant running alongside. The use of bright patterns and dramatic imagery creates a lively scene.
Context
The painting is characteristic of a style that can be further explored in collections such as that of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
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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
