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Madho Singh of Jaipur

Drawing
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Jaipur (made)

Ink drawing on paper of Madho Singh, ruler of Jaipur 1751-68 (son of Ishwari Singh). His face, turban and sash are lightly coloured. He stands facing to the right, his left hand holding a sword.


Object details

Categories
Drawings
Paintings
Royalty
Portraits
Bonita Trust Indian Paintings Cataloguing Project
Object type
Drawing
TitleMadho Singh of Jaipur (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted and drawn with ink and watercolour on paper
Ink
Paint
Watercolour
Paper
Painted
Drawn
Brief description
Drawing, Raja Madho Singh of Jaipur standing holding sword. ink on paper, Jaipur, 19th century
Physical description
Ink drawing on paper of Madho Singh, ruler of Jaipur 1751-68 (son of Ishwari Singh). His face, turban and sash are lightly coloured. He stands facing to the right, his left hand holding a sword.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.5in
  • Width: 4.75in
  • Height: 163mm (approx.)
  • Width: 118mm (approx.)
  • Cardboard mount onto which object is attached height: 170mm
  • Cardboard mount onto which object is attached width: 123mm
08/05/2013 dimensions measured as part of Indian Paintings Cataloguing Project 2013
Content description
Madho Singh, ruler of Jaipur (1751-68, son of Ishwari Singh). His face, turban and sash are lightly coloured. He stands facing to the right, his left hand holding a sword.
Style
Rajasthani
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Madhu Sing' (written at side of object)
  • (written at top of object)
    Translation
    [subject's name]
    Transliteration
    'Madho Sing-ji'
Credit line
Given by Mme. L.V. de Fabeck c/o Messrs H. S. King & Co
Object history
Formerly in the collection of F. W. A. de Fabeck, I. M. S. (1830-1912).
Subjects depicted
Ruler
Sword
Raja Madho Singh
Collection
South & South East Asia Collection
Accession number
IM.441-1914

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O405230/madho-singh-of-jaipur-drawing-unknown/
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