Who painted Rao Ram Singh I’s Elephant Gone Amok?

Rao Ram Singh I’s Elephant Gone Amok was painted by Unknown in 1700.

Where can I see Rao Ram Singh I’s Elephant Gone Amok?

Rao Ram Singh I’s Elephant Gone Amok is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Rao Ram Singh I’s Elephant Gone Amok?

Rao Ram Singh I’s Elephant Gone Amok is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Rao Ram Singh I’s Elephant Gone Amok

Unknown , 1700

Rao Ram Singh I’s Elephant Gone Amok is a drawing by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Rao Ram Singh I's Elephant Gone Amok is a drawing depicting a chaotic scene involving a rearing elephant and its handlers.

About this work

Overview

Rao Ram Singh I's Elephant Gone Amok is a drawing depicting a chaotic scene involving a rearing elephant and its handlers.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows the elephant Nahan, as identified by an inscription, breaking free from its chains while being attacked by five men wielding spears and sticks with firecrackers. The elephant's tense posture and facial expression convey a sense of panic and power.

Technique & Style

The artist employed gold leaf in the elephant's eye to accentuate its intense expression, a characteristic technique of Rajasthan court paintings. The use of gold adds to the overall dramatic effect of the scene.

Context

This drawing is an example of a Rajput painting from the Kota kingdom, known for its depictions of royal animals and dramatic scenes.