Maharana Fateh Singh of Mewar
Maharana Fateh Singh (1849, r.1884-1930) of Mewar Attributed to Pannalal dated 1904 CE Gouache on paper 13.8 x 9.7 in. (35.1 x 24.6 cm.) Front: “Maharana Shri 108 Shri Fatehsinhji eei 1960 kati sud 10” Charring of pigments and deterioration of the condition has not lessened the charm which artist successfully created in depicting the austere personality […]
Unidentifiable Mewar noble riding a horse
Unidentifiable Mewar noble riding a horse by Mewar court artist circa 1830 CE Khakha or drawing on paper 7 x 10 in. (17.8 x 25.4 cm.) The technique of traditional paintings includes six stages, where after preparing the base artist begins with sketching and composing the frame which is then followed by colour filling, shading, final lining and […]
Maharana Jawan Singh of Mewar
Maharana Jawan Singh (r.1828-1838) of Mewar Attributed to Baijnath circa 1830 CE Gouache on paper 9.8 x 7.7 in. (24.9 x 19.6 cm.) Back: “Maharanoji Shri Jawan Sinhji ri svi” A number of family tradition of painters served Mewar royal atelier including the family of celebrated artists Bagta and Chokha. This family migrated and returned to Mewar […]
Arani Bahadur Ghoda
Arani Bahadur Ghoda (portrait of a horse) by Mewar court artist dated 1761 CE Gouache on paper 9.1 x 9.4 in. (23.1 x 23.9 cm.) Back: “Ghodo Arani Baadar Sodagar se haraath kharido hou 900/-mhi pano ori jama mha sud 8 samat 1818 varshe” “Jaso ghodo he jesi surat he abe bilendara me” This fine […]
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 […]