Maharana Bhagwat Singh of Mewar with a prince
Maharana Bhagwat Singh (1921-1984) of Mewar with a prince by Mewar court artist circa 1940 CE Gouache on paper 10 x 7.5 in. (25.4 x 19 cm.) The 75th custodian of the house of Mewar, Maharana Bhagwat Singh, served one of the longest and unbroken custodianship of a royal house. He was adopted by the preceding Maharana […]
Maharana Bhupal Singh of Mewar
Maharana Bhupal Singh (1884, r.1930-1955) of Mewar by Mewar court artist circa 1920 CE Gouache on paper 20.8 x 16.7 in. (52.8 x 42.4 cm.) A classic portrait of Maharana Bhupal Singh of Mewar, possibly in the Chandra Mahal of Lake Palace, showing Sajjangarh (also known as the Monsoon Palace) in distant background from the window. Bhupal […]
Maharana Fateh Singh of Mewar
Maharana Fateh Singh (1849, r.1884-1930) of Mewar with Prince Bhupal Singh and Princess Ankaran Bai by Mewar court artist circa 1885 CE Gouache on paper 16.5 x 13 in. (41.9 x 33 cm.) Done in a later Shivalal and Pannalal style, this portrait of Maharana Fateh Singh posing with his children is unique for its subject more […]
Maharana Swarup Singh
Maharana Swarup Singh (1815, r.1842-1861) receiving Raja Balwant Singh of Ratlam Attributed to Shivalal, Mewar court artist circa 1850 CE Gouache on paper 9.6 x 7.5 in. (24.4 x 19 cm.) Back: “Raja Balwant Singh ji Ratlam” Maharana Swarup Singh is shown receiving elderly Raja Balwant Singh of Ratlam in his court. Both were indirectly related […]
Maharana Swarup Singh of Mewar
Maharana Swarup Singh (1815, r.1842-1861) of Mewar by Ambavo, Mewar court artist dated 1864 CE Gouache on paper 14.3 x 10.9 in. (36.3 x 27.7 cm.) Front: “Shri Shri Maharana ji Sarup Singhji ri surat Samu birajya Bedle Rawat Bakhat Singh ji Rawat Lakshaman Singh ji Parsoli kaka Dal Singh ji Sivarati chataro Ambavo Samat […]
Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar
Maharana Bhim Singh (1768, r.1778-1828) of Mewar by Chokha (at Mewar court) circa 1810 CE Gouache on paper 9.4 x 5.9 in. (23.9 x 15 cm.) Back: “Shri Bhim Singh ji ri surat ro pano Chokha ro” Chokha, the master painter from Mewar-Devgarh court is known as the most influential painter of his time. Chokha depicts […]
Maharana Jagat Singh of Mewar
Maharana Jagat Singh (1709, r.1734-1751) of Mewar by Nande (Nanda?), Mewar court artist dated 1736 CE Gouache on mica and paper (cutout) 13 x 9.1 in. (33 x 23.1 cm.) Back: “Shri Ramji Samvat 1792 Saoj vid 10, Shriji re janam avasar daan panaa nijar huo chitare Nande kido, Maharana Shri Jagat Singhji” On a […]
Maharana Jagat Singh of Mewar
Maharana Jagat Singh (1709, r.1734-1751) of Mewar by Sukhe, Mewar court artist dated 1751 CE Gouache on paper 10.4 x 8.1 in. (26.4 x 20.6 cm.) Front: “Maharana ji Shri Jagat Singh ji ri sabih ro pano” Back: “Mi Sudi 5 sa 1807 Maharajadhiraj Maharana ji Shri Jagat Singhji ri surat ro pano kalami Chitaro […]
Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II of Jaipur
Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II (1834, r.1835-1880) of Jaipur by Jaipur court artist circa 1860 CE Gouache on paper 15.7 x 11.9 in. (39.9 x 30.2 cm.) Many of Ram Singh II’s paintings and photographs done in a similar pose and details can be found in various different collections. Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II’s reign is […]
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh III of Jaipur
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh III (1819-1835) of Jaipur with a courtier under canopy Artist following Sahibram style circa 1830 CE Gouache on paper 11.1 x 7.7 in. (38.1 x 19.6 cm.) Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh III was made heir apparent four months before his birth (right after his father’s unfortunate demise). Since he was a minor, he […]