Maharana Fateh Singh of Mewar
August 31, 1904
Pannalal
People
Jahangir II 1920-1948
Maharana Fateh Singh of Mewar
IMG102004

DESCRIPTION

Gouache on paper 13.8 x 9.7 in. (35.1 x 24.6 cm.) Front: “Maharana Shri Shri Fatehsinhji 1960 kati sud 10” Charring of pigments and deterioration of the condition has not lessened the charm which artist successfully created in depicting the austere personality of Maharana Fateh Singh of Mewar. Riding a galloping horse, this portrait is possibly taken out of a series of the rulers of Mewar. Pigments used for the portrait are a mixture of natural (namely mineral, metallic and organic) and ready to use synthetic paints. The white horse and same coloured outfit of the Maharana are contrasted with yellow-golden decoration and a bright green background.


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