Photo of collection object Maharana Amar Singh of Mewar
Unknown. Maharana Amar Singh of Mewar, ca. 1705. Height: 305 mm Width: 248 mm Height: 272 mm Width: 212 mm. Purchased with Art Fund support, IS.15-1994. arr.

Maharana Amar Singh of Mewar

ca. 1705

Unknown

SSEA

Water-colour painting on paper showing the Maharana Amar Singh worshipping Vishnu, in an imaginary landscape with people and animals. Other devotees and animals are shown in a landscape taking up three quarters of the painting. The animals are reminiscent of those depicted in Mewar books of dreams, but the inscription seems to suggest an invocation to Vishnu as the creator of all things, and this may be what is symbolised by the various animals and vegetation. The pale, stippled technique used in this painting enjoyed a vogue at Amar Singh's court around 1705.
Maker/Artist
Unknown
Classification
Painting
Locations
region: Mewar
Dimensions
Height: 305 mm Width: 248 mm Height: 272 mm Width: 212 mm
Departments
SSEA
Accession Number
IS.15-1994
Credit Line
Purchased with Art Fund support
Rights Statement
arr
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