Artwork
Mian Jai Singh
Mian Jai Singh is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This opaque watercolour on paper painting portrays a serene scene of Mian Jai Singh in a royal setting, surrounded by attendants and a tranquil garden backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
Mian Jai Singh is depicted in a state of relaxed authority, seated on a terrace with a dagger, while attendants and a figure with documents suggest administrative or ceremonial context, juxtaposed with the calm ambiance of a garden and fountain.
Technique & Style
The painting features vibrant, detailed patterns and bright colors, characteristic of a style emphasizing rich textures and bold designs, executed with opaque watercolour on paper.
Context
The artwork's emphasis on luxurious fabrics and serene natural settings aligns with artistic tendencies that value elaborate decoration and peaceful atmospheres, though its specific stylistic movement is not explicitly identified in the provided details.
History & Provenance
No specific historical or provenance details are provided for the painting, leaving its exact date, artist, and ownership history unspecified.
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
