Maharana Bhim Singh
Maharana Bhim Singh (1768, r.1778-1828) worshipping in Jagannathrai temple Attributed to Chokha (at Mewar court) circa 1820 CE Gouache on paper 13.9 x 10.6 in. (35.3 x 26.9 cm.) Done in the style of Chokha, a popular master artist from Mewar, this composition depicts Maharana Bhim Singh worshipping in the garbha griha or sanctum sanctorum of the […]
Maharaja Gaj Singhji of Bikaner
Maharaja Gaj Singhji (1723, r.1745-1787) of Bikaner worshiping goddess Karni Mata by Bikaner court artist circa 1770 CE Gouache on paper 7.1 x 5.6 in. (18 x 14.2 cm.) Karni Mata is worshipped as the incarnation of Durga by rulers of Marwar and Maru region including kingdoms like Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and others. She was revered and […]
Maharaja Takhat Singh worshipping Bahuchara Mata
Maharaja Takhat Singh (1813, r. 1843-1873) worshipping Bahuchara Mata by Jodhpur court artist circa 1850 CE Gouache on paper 13 x 9.7 in. (33 x 24.6 cm.) Maharaja Takhat Singh of Jodhpur along with one of his wives is shown worshipping Bahuchara Mata inside a palatial set up. It is not established as yet whether Takhat Singh […]
Maharaja Man Singh of Jodhpur worshipping Jalandharnath
Maharaja Man Singh (1783, r.1803-1843) of Jodhpur worshipping Jalandharnath by Jodhpur court artist circa 1820 CE Gouache on paper 13.8 x 9.9 in. (35.1 x 25.1 cm.) Front: “Shri Nathji …?… Shri Man Singhji Jodhpur” Amid a range of rocky hills surrounded by tributaries of a meandering river is a pristine white marble pavilion, where Jalandharnath is […]
Maharaja Bhim Singh of Jodhpur
Maharaja Bhim Singh (r.1793-1803) of Jodhpur with a saint by Jodhpur court artist circa 1780 CE Gouache on paper 9.3 x 13 in. (23.5 x 33.1 cm.) Maharaja Bhim Singh’s reign can be summed up as a contest for succession with his uncles and cousins. He seized Mehrangarh and declared himself as the ruler but soon surrendered […]
Shri Ayas Sundarvanji
Shri Ayas Sundarvanji by Jodhpur court artist circa 1775 CE Gouache on paper 13 x 9.9 in. (33 x 25.1 cm.) Back: “Swami? Atasji”; “Ayasji Shri Sandarvanji” A group of six Shaivite sadhus (including a child) indulged in a discourse on a courtyard in front of a Shiva shrine (with a Shivalingam placed inside). One of them […]
Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II of Jaipur hunting a tiger
Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II (1835-1880) of Jaipur hunting a tiger by Jaipur court artist circa 1880 CE Gouache on paper 12.6 x 9.7 in. (32 x 24.6 cm.) Maharaja Ram Singh II of Jaipur was a devout Shaivite and believed in reform and development. Along with promotion of new technologies and a forward outlook, he promoted […]
An armoured queen taming a tiger
An armoured queen taming a tiger by Kotah court artist circa 1830 CE Gouache on paper 19.3 x 14.6 in. (49 x 37.1 cm.) An imaginary portrait of a lady (possibly a queen of Kotah) is expressively done in a late Kotah style (with mixed elements from late Devgarh animal renderings). The armoured lady adorns a camouflaging […]
Maharao Ram Singh II of Kotah celebrating Dussera
Maharao Ram Singh II (1808, r.1828-1866) of Kotah celebrating Dussera by Kotah court artist circa 1840 CE Gouache on paper 9 x 7.2 in. (22.9 x 18.3 cm.) Maharao Ram Singh II, the 16th Maharao, of Kotah gathered a number of painters in his atelier and commissioned a large number and versions of paintings depicting his royal, […]
Maharana Swarup Singh of Mewar playing holi
Maharana Swarup Singh (1815, r.1842-1861) of Mewar playing holi by Ambavo of Mewar circa 1845 CE Gouache on paper 13. x 9.8 in. (33 x 24.9 cm.) Back: “Shri Eklingji, Maharajadhiraj Mharanaji Shri Shri Sarup Singh ji ri tasbir hathi upare faag ro ? Sambat 1908 fagan sud 8 chataro Ambavo” Chitara or artist Ambavo […]