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Maharao Umed Singh of Bundi

anonymous · c. 1785 - c. 1795 · brush; paper; deck paint; gilt paint; gouache (paint)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

The ruler Umed Singh's (1743-1804) passion for horsemanship was well known. The maharao (a Hindu ruler in India) is here portrayed from a high vantage point, lending the image a certain dynamism. This equestrian portrait differs greatly from the prevailing popular standard type, in which the rider and horse are depicted parallel to the ground.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

Indian miniature

Credit lineMaharao Umed Singh of Bundi. c. 1785 - c. 1795. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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