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File: Maharao Ram Singh II of Kotah and companions playing Holi on elephants in a street.jpg Maharao Ram Singh II ruled the kingdom of Kota from 1827–1866.1 He was the fifteenth Maharao of Kotah, which was established in 1624 and is now part of the modern Indian state of Rajasthan.2 The painting depicts the Maharao celebrating the festival of Holi with his courtiers and servants. The spring festival of Holi is one of the four most Maharana Ram Singh II playing holi. Rajput miniature, Kota. Another region that attracted miniature paintings was the Himalayan foothills around the modern-day state of Himachal Pradesh. By the late seventeenth century this region had developed a bold and intense style of miniature painting called Basohli. The most popular text to be painted Brush drawing, Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota playing Holi on elephant-back, ink and watercolour on paper, Kota, ca. 1850 Fig. 8 Maharana Ram Singh II playing holi. Rajput miniature, Kota. century, this region had developed a bold and intense style of miniature painting called Basohli. Media in category "Ram Singh II of Kota" The following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. 15 Maharaja Ram Singh II of Kota Visiting the Shrine of Dakorji at Prabhas. “Maharajah Ram Singh Watching an Elephant Fight” India, Kota; c. 1850 Leaf: 39 × 31.4 cm Maharao Ram Singh’s distinctive physiognomy is found on innumerable miniatures painted in Kota in Rajasthan during his fairly long rule from 1827 to 1866. Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (r. 1828–66) Hunting Buffalo, 1832. Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota. Gum tempera, gold and silver on paper; page: 31.5 x 41 cm (12 3/8 x 16 1/8 in.). This miniature painting makes an impression with its vividly detailed rendition of a royal procession. The key focus is on the emperor who sits on a majestic horse. As a mark of his splendour, he is shown with a halo around his head and is portrayed more prominently than others. Kisan Das’ painting of Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota and his companions playing Holi on elephants in a street, dating back to 1844. @ngvmelbourne ____ Brush drawing, Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota playing Holi on elephant-back, ink and watercolour on paper, Kota, ca. 1850 Physical description Brush drawing, ink and watercolour on paper, Maharao Ram Singh II, ruler of Kota (1828-66) is shown on elephant-back with retainers on other elephants, riding through the town during the Spring festival of of miniatures Another tradition that developed in different ways was that of miniature painting. Miniatures (as their very name suggests) are small-sized paintings, generally done in water colour on cloth or paper. The earliest miniatures were on palm leaves or wood. Some of the most beautiful of these, found in western India, were In an energized hunting scene, the equestrian Maharaja Ram Singh smites a running buffalo with his sword. The Maharaja is supported by a hunting party, who carry various objects for the Rajput king’s vanity, including additional swords, a fly whisk, a parasol, and a canopy. Language Label Description Also known as; English: Maharana Raj Singh II of Mewar with his nobles celebrating Holi. Rajasthani-Miniature Painting of Miniatures Another tradition that developed in dif fer ent ways was that of miniature painting. Miniatures (as their very name suggests) are small-sized paintings, generally done in water colour on cloth or paper. The earliest miniatures were on palm leaves or wood. Some of the most beautiful of these, found in western India, were Read the latest magazines about Fig. 8 Maharana Ram Singh and discover magazines on Yumpu.com EN English Deutsch Français Español Português Italiano Român Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Türkçe Suomi Latvian Lithuanian český русский български العربية Unknown Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (r. 1827-1866), Unknown, India, Rajasthan, Kota, circa 1840, Drawings, Ink and opaque watercolor on paper, Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (r. of miniatures Another tradition that developed in different ways was that of miniature painting. Miniatures (as their very name suggests) are small-sized paintings, generally done in water colour on cloth or paper. The earliest miniatures were on palm leaves or wood. Some of the most beautiful of these, found in western India, were Jan 8, 2017 - Maharana Swarup Singh (1842-1861) of Mewar playing holi Maharana Swarup Singh (1842-1861) of Mewar playing holi
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