Maharana Amar Singh II with Ladies of the Zenana outside the Picture Hall at Rajnagar

The image is a painting of a man with a group of women outside a building surrounded by birds. The man, Maharana Amar Singh II, wears a long orange and white garment and a turban. He stands on a raised platform at the top center, smoking a hookah held by a man in an orange garment. The women are dressed in long robes and head coverings; one holds a child. They are on a balcony or patio with green plants and blue and white pots. The building's walls are tan with blue and white windows and a red door. The courtyard below has a low wall with blue and white designs. Several peacocks and white birds are in the foreground. The painting style is detailed with many small elements and bright colors. The overall scene depicts a royal or noble setting.

Artwork Details

Date: ca. 1707–8
Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper
Culture: India (Udaipur, Rajasthan)
Dimensions: 500 × 625 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

Palette

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Maharana Amar Singh II with Ladies of the Zenana outside the Picture Hall at Rajnagar

Artwork Details

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