Maharaja Ajit Singhji of Jodhpur
Maharaja Ajit Singhji (1679, r.1699-1724) of Jodhpur by Jodhpur court artist circa 1740 CE Gouache on paper 12.3 x 9.3 in. (31.2 x 23.6 cm.) Back: “Maraj Shri Ajit Singhji” This portrait is done in what is described as ‘Mughalized Rajasthani style’ which was a combination of various sensibilities. Jodhpur portrait style from this period prominently rendered […]
Harjeevan Das Jetha Shah
Harjeevan Das Jetha Shah Philanthropist from Surat by Nathdwara artist circa 1860 CE Gouache on paper 23.6 x 15.7 in. (59.9 x 39.9 cm.) Front: “Harjeevan Das Jetha Sahaa” Harjeevan Das Jetha Shah, son of Jetha Shah Sitwala, was a resident of Ahmedabad and traded in silk and zari. They were suppliers to royal families and also […]
Thakur Laxman Singhji of Sardargarh
Thakur Laxman Singhji (d. 1930) of Sardargarh by Nandram Manawat of Devgarh dated 1899 CE Gouache on paper 16.1 x 12 in. (40.9 x 30.5 cm.) Front: “Shri Thakur Sahab Shri Laxman Shingh ji, Sardargarh” “Chatara Nandram Manawat Devgarh” “Umar 30 saal samat 1956 ka fagan sud 11 banai” Done in the popular indoor studio […]
Chatur Singhji Bavji of Mewar
Chatur Singhji Bavji of Mewar by Nathulal, Mewar court artist circa 1880 CE Gouache on paper 16 x 12 in. (40.6 x 30.5 cm.) Front: “12 Kalam Nathulal Musavar ki 16” तिलक करे छापा करे, भगमा भेष वणाय। चतुर सन्त री सादगी, सन्ता ऊपर जाय॥ (Holy men smear forehead / body and wear saffron clothing […]
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 […]