Artwork
Raja Dalip Singh
Raja Dalip Singh 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
This painting depicts Raja Dalip Singh seated with a courtier. The scene is set against a simple blue-grey background.
Subject & Meaning
The raja is shown wearing a pale yellow jama and holding a rosary, with a katar at his waist. A bearded courtier stands before him with palms joined, wearing a white jama and turban. The figures are surrounded by symbols of the raja's status, including a jewelled earring and a green and gold sword.
Technique & Style
The painting features intricate details, such as the raja's patterned jama and the courtier's turban. The artist has used contrasting colours, like the white of the courtier's clothes against the dark background, to create visual interest.
History & Provenance
The work was formerly in the collection of Major General G. McAndrew, who served as Superintendent of Chamba from 1872 to 1874.
Artist & collection
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