Maharaja Sovan Singh playing pachisi

Ambav

Created:
Movement:
1878
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key Notes:
Royal leisure, Traditional game
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Dimensions:
Image: 8 3/4 × 11 15/16 in. (22.3 × 30.3 cm) Sheet: 10 × 13 5/16 in. (25.4 × 33.9 cm)
medium:
Opaque watercolor with gold on paper, inscribed in devanagari on the reverse
Difficulty:
Expert
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Maharaja Sovan Singh Playing Pachisi

The painting titled Maharaja Sovan Singh Playing Pachisi was created by the artist Ambav in 1878. This work is executed using opaque watercolor with gold on paper, a technique that highlights the opulence and intricate detail characteristic of Indian court paintings of the period. The reverse of the painting is inscribed in Devanagari, indicating its cultural and linguistic context. Ambav's work is significant for its depiction of leisure activities among Indian royalty, offering insights into the social and cultural practices of the time. The use of gold in the painting underscores the wealth and status of the Maharaja, reflecting the grandeur of the royal courts. Although specific biographical details about Ambav are limited, the artist's work contributes to the rich tradition of Indian miniature painting, which flourished during the 19th century.

Description of the work:

Maharaja Sovan Singh Playing Pachisi

The painting "Maharaja Sovan Singh Playing Pachisi" by Ambav, created in 1878, is an exquisite example of Indian miniature art, utilizing opaque watercolor with gold on paper to depict the Maharaja engaged in the traditional board game Pachisi. The artwork is inscribed in Devanagari on the reverse, highlighting its cultural and historical significance within the Indian subcontinent.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Maharaja Sovan Singh playing pachisi