Jivan Ram, merchant from Jaipur
Jivan Ram, merchant from Jaipur Attributed to Ramjidas, Jaipur court artist circa 1780 CE Gouache on paper 5.5 x 3.7 in. (14 x 9.4 cm.) Back: “Jivan Ram…” Chatera or artist Ramjidas of Jaipur is known as the Indian court artist with largest number of ascribed and attributed paintings. He was contemporaneous to artist Sahibram at Jaipur […]
Maharaja Ram Singh of Amber
Maharaja Ram Singh (r.1667-1688) of Amber by Amber court artist circa 1680 CE Gouache on paper 13.8 x 10.2 in. (35.1 x 25.9 cm.) Front: (in Urdu): “Ram Singh” “Raja Man Simha of Jaypore founder of ..?” This portrait was part of a genealogical series of the rulers painted at Amber court, most possibly in the […]
Shri Balkrishnalalji Maharaj
Shri Balkrishnalalji Maharaj (1868-1917) Eleventh Tilakayat of Kankroli by Nathdwara artist circa 1900 Oil on canvas 30 x 24.2 in. (76 x 61.5 cm.) Miniature painters used cloth as a medium to paint and used intricate patterns and ornate designs in their paintings. However, the popular taste that was commanded by Ravi Varma influenced many artists to paint […]
Unidentified Young Prince from Princely State of Kathiawad
Unidentified Young Prince from Princely State of Kathiawad by Chaganlal (Raja Ravi Varma’s follower) dated: 20-07-1936 Oil on canvas 40.2 x 27.2 in. (102 x 69 cm.)
George Jivaji Rao Scindia
George Jivaji Rao Scindia (1916-1961) Maharaja of Gwalior (r. 1925-1948) by Unknown artist (Raja Ravi Varma’s follower) circa 1925 Oil on canvas 37 x 24 in. (94 x 61 cm.)
Royal Dignitary holding a bow
Royal Dignitary holding a bow by Unknown artist (Raja Ravi Varma’s follower) circa 1900 Oil on canvas 40.2 x 24 in. (102 x 61 cm.) Miniature paintings were a hallmark of the Indian tradition of art, be it the Rajputs or the Mughals. However, with the formation of a new national identity in art and […]
Siraj-ud-din Bahadur Shah II with an attendant holding flywhisk
Siraj-ud-din Bahadur Shah II (1775 – 1862) with an attendant holding flywhisk by Mughal Delhi artist dated 1853-54 Opaque watercolour and gold on paper Folio: 16.75 x 12 in. (42.5 x 30 cm.) Bahadur Shah II popularly known as Bahadur Shah Zafar ruled India for namesake only. He possessed neither army nor wealth and his […]
Akbar Shah II with four of his sons
Akbar Shah II (1759 – 1837) enthroned with four of his sons by Mughal Delhi artist dated 1853-54 Opaque watercolour and gold on paper Folio: 16.75 x 12 in. (42.5 x 30 cm.) Akbar Shah II was the penultimate Mughal emperor of India. He reigned from 1806 to 1837, was the second son of Shah […]
Ali Gauhar Shah Alam II holding prayer beads
Ali Gauhar Shah Alam II (1728 – 1806) holding prayer beads ‘subha’ by Mughal Delhi artist dated 1853-54 Opaque watercolour and gold on paper Folio: 16.75 x 12 in. (42.5 x 30 cm.) Shah Alam II, originally named Ali Gauhar, was the namesake Mughal emperor of India from 1759 to 1806. He was the son […]
Aiz-ud-din Alamgir II seated under canopy
Aiz-ud-din Alamgir II (1699 – 1759) seated under canopy, holding flowers by Mughal Delhi artist dated 1853-54 Opaque watercolour and gold on paper Folio: 16.75 x 12 in. (42.5 x 30 cm.) Alamgir II son of Jahandar Shah was the Mughal emperor between 1754 and 1759. When he ascended the throne he was an old […]