Maharaja Ram Singh of Bundi
Maharaja Ram Singh (1811, r. 1821-1889) of Bundi in a wedding procession by Jodhpur court artist circa 1830 CE Gouache on paper 8.1 x 11.8 in. (20.6 x 30 cm.) Front: “Bundi Durbar Ram Singhji” Inscription informs that the nayak in procession is Ram Singh of Bundi, but the facial features do not go with other […]
Thakur Rajan Singh of a thikana in Marwar
Thakur Rajan Singh (?) of a thikana in Marwar by Marwar court artist circa 1850 CE Gouache on paper 10 x 7.2 in. (25.4 x 18.3 cm.) Back: “Kan Rajan Singh Surat Singhot” Thakur nobles of Marwar had their portraits painted at various occasions in a comparatively folk style. Portrait of Thakur Rajan Singh (?) […]
Jagat Singh of Medta
Jagat Singh of Medta by Marwar court artist (in the style of Ghanerao) circa 1750-1800 CE Khakha or drawing on paper 13 x 9.25 in. (33 x 23.5 cm.) Back: “Raj Shri Jagat Singhji Medatiyo Sameti ro dhani Isarot?”
Emperor Aurangzeb
Equestrian portrait of Emperor Aurangzeb (1618, r.1658-1707) by Kishangarh court artist circa 1660 CE Khakha or drawing on paper 16.9 x 12.8 in. (43 x 32 cm.) This tinted drawing of Emperor Aurangzeb portrays him as a young warrior riding a rearing horse. The portrait was possibly done in the early phase of his reign when a […]
Maharaja Shivdan Singhji of Alwar
Maharaja Shivdan Singhji (c.1845, r.1857-1874) of Alwar by Alwar court artist circa 1870 CE Watercolour on paper 12.3 x 8.1 in. (31.2 x 20.6 cm.) Front: “Maharaja Sawai Shivdan Sinhji Alwar” Versions of photographs of Rao Raja Shivdan Singh of Alwar were printed in multiple copies and were referenced by a number of painters also. This portrait […]
Maharaja Rao Shekha of Shekhawati
Maharaja Rao Shekha (1433, r.1445-1488) founder of Shekhawati region by Shekhawati artist circa 1860 CE Tempera on wall 20 x 14.8 in. (50.8 x 37.8 cm.) Rao Shekha hailed from the Kuchhwaha clan of Dhundhar region. He succeeded his father Rao Mokal at a young age of twelve in 1445 CE and displayed unparalleled bravery since his […]
Maharaja Surat Singh of Bikaner
Maharaja Surat Singh (r.1844-1885) of Bikaner with his munim by Bikaner court artist circa 1850 CE Gouache on paper 12 x 9.1 in. (30.5 x 23.1 cm.) Back: “no. 440, inspection of accounts” (on a wet stamp): “This painting belongs to the personal collection of H H Maharaja Bikaner” This composition shows either documentation of […]
Maharaja Pratap Singh of Kishangarh
Maharaja Pratap Singh (1763, r.1788-1798) of Kishangarh by Sitaram, Kishangarh court artist circa 1780 CE Gouache on paper 6.1 x 3.6 in. (15.5 x 9.1 cm.) Front: “Shri Shri Maharaja Partap Singhji Bahadur Mushwar Sitaram” Done in a folksy Kishangarh style, this portrait shows Maharaja Pratap Singh of Kishangarh practicing archery. Pratap Singh was an ambitious ruler […]
Maharaja Bahadur Singh of Kishangarh
Maharaja Bahadur Singh (r.1748-1781) of Kishangarh by Kishangarh court artist circa 1750 CE Gouache on paper 14 x 10.8 in. (35.6 x 27.4 cm.) Back: “Maharirajdhiraj Shri Bahadur Singhji Kishangarh” Maharaja Bahadur Singh of Kishangarh’s long reign was marked with the tension of succession and Maratha attacks which he competently addressed. He declared himself as the ruler […]
Maharaja Anup Singh of Bikaner
Maharaja Anup Singh (1638, r.1669-1698) of Bikaner by Gajadhar of Bikaner dated 1834 CE Gouache on paper 11.4 x 6.5 in. (29 x 16.5 cm.) Back:“Sabih Maharaj Shri Anop Sangh ji ri bai, Shri ji Sahab ra najar holi ri ki likam Gajadhar bram dusro ? ki bi samat 1890 miti chatra vad 1” (on […]