Rao Umed Singh of Bundi
Painting
ca. 1790 (made)
ca. 1790 (made)
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This dramatic scene shows Rao Umed Singh, who ruled the state of Bundi in Rajasthan from 1749 to ca.1773. He is shown with a halo to indicate his kingship. In one hand he carries a bow, and in the other a sword, with which he slashes at a wild boar which has attacked his horse. The horse is obviously staggering to the ground, its legs flailing and ears pinned back, but Umed Singh has managed to stay mounted.
Object details
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| Title | Rao Umed Singh of Bundi (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Rao Umed Singh of Bundi killing boar. painted in opaque watercolour on paper, Bundi, ca. 1790 |
| Physical description | A square opaque watercolour drawing of Rao Umed Singh of Bundi attacking a wild boar with a sword. The horse is shown falling to the ground with legs flailing. |
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| Content description | Rao Umed Singh of Bundi attacking a wild boar with a sword. The horse is shown falling to the ground with legs flailing. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Maharao Umed Singhji Bundiwala
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| Summary | This dramatic scene shows Rao Umed Singh, who ruled the state of Bundi in Rajasthan from 1749 to ca.1773. He is shown with a halo to indicate his kingship. In one hand he carries a bow, and in the other a sword, with which he slashes at a wild boar which has attacked his horse. The horse is obviously staggering to the ground, its legs flailing and ears pinned back, but Umed Singh has managed to stay mounted. |
| Bibliographic reference | Archer, W.G. Indian Painting in Bundi and Kotah
Cat. No. 13, fig.22, p. 13. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.554-1952 |
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| Record created | February 17, 2006 |
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