Processional scene with Amar Singh, ruler of Thanjavur (Tanjore), and Sarabhoji
Painting
ca. 1797 (painted)
ca. 1797 (painted)
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The pictures made by Indian artists for the British in India are called Company paintings. This one depicts Amar Singh, ruler of Tanjore or Thanjavur from 1787 to1798, and Sarabhoji (ruled 1798-1832). The fact that Amar Singh is in the larger gilded carriage suggests that this painting was made before 1798. In that year the British pensioned him off and sent him away to Tanjore. Sarabhoji (shown here in the smaller carriage) was then recognised as ruler of the state.
Object details
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| Title | Processional scene with Amar Singh, ruler of Thanjavur (Tanjore), and Sarabhoji (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Varnished gouache on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, varnished gouache on paper, a processional scene with Amar Singh, ruler of Thanjavur (Tanjore), and Sarabhoji. Thanjavur (Tanjore), S. India, ca. 1797 |
| Physical description | Painting, varnished gouache on paper, showing a grand processional scene with Amar Singh, ruler of Tanjore (1787-98) and Sarabhoji (1798-1832). The carriages are being pulled by white bullocks; the procession includes elephants, horses, soldiers and numerous attendants. |
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| Credit line | Presented by Captain R. Johnes. |
| Object history | Jackson, Anna and Jaffer, Amin (eds), with Deepika Ahlawat. Maharaja : the splendour of India's royal courts. London, V&A Publishing, 2009. ISBN.9781851775736 (hbk.), ISBN.1851775730 (hbk.). |
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| Summary | The pictures made by Indian artists for the British in India are called Company paintings. This one depicts Amar Singh, ruler of Tanjore or Thanjavur from 1787 to1798, and Sarabhoji (ruled 1798-1832). The fact that Amar Singh is in the larger gilded carriage suggests that this painting was made before 1798. In that year the British pensioned him off and sent him away to Tanjore. Sarabhoji (shown here in the smaller carriage) was then recognised as ruler of the state. |
| Bibliographic reference | Plate 31, page 44
Archer, Mildred. Company Paintings Indian Paintings of the British period
Victoria and Albert Museum Indian Series London: Victoria and Albert Museum, Maplin Publishing, 1992, 52 p. ISBN 0944142303 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.10-1938 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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