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Painting - Maharaja Madho Singh worshipping at a Krishna shrine
  • Maharaja Madho Singh worshipping at a Krishna shrine
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Maharaja Madho Singh worshipping at a Krishna shrine

  • Object:

    Painting

  • Place of origin:

    Kishangarh, India (made)

  • Date:

    late 18th century (made)

  • Artist/Maker:

    Unknown (production)

  • Materials and Techniques:

    Opaque watercolour on paper

  • Credit Line:

    Purchased with the assistance of The Art Fund

  • Museum number:

    IS.157-1955

  • Gallery location:

    In Storage

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Maharaja Madho Singh of Jaipur (r.1751-68) is identified by an inscription on the right side of this painting.He stands in an attitude of reverence before a shrine on which are displayed figures of Radha and Krishna. The shrine is attended by four brahmins (who are also named in individual inscriptions) bearing fans and lamps. The delicate colouring of the painting and the sensitive treatment of the faces suggest that it was done in Kishangarh rather than in Jaipur.

Physical description

At the centre of the painting are figures of Radha and Krishna on a platform. On either side are priestly attendants with fans. Maharaja Madho Singh of Jaipur is standing on the right of the painting in an attitude of reverence. In the foreground is a fountain in which birds are drinking, and at the top of the painting is a balcony with a cloudy sky above.

Place of Origin

Kishangarh, India (made)

Date

late 18th century (made)

Artist/maker

Unknown (production)

Materials and Techniques

Opaque watercolour on paper

Dimensions

Width: 22 cm with border, Height: 30.5 cm with border

Object history note

Formerly in the J.C.French collection

Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)

R.Cimino, Life at Court in Rajasthan, Florence, 1985, p.31.

Materials

Paper; Opaque watercolour

Techniques

Painted

Collection code

SSEA

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