Indian Miniature Paintings
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Jaswant Singh, Maharaja of Marwar, By the Marwar school, End of the 18th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 13
June 6, 2023 (Tue) - July 2, 2023 (Sun)The art of “miniature painting” is one of India’s best-known genres. These paintings use elaborate brushwork and vibrant colors to depict a variety of themes, including: Indian myths, Hindu gods, portraits of kings, scenes from history, and love stories. Miniature paintings can also be enjoyed for their distinct regional styles that reflect India’s rich history of cultural diversity.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Sangram Singh, Maharana of Mewar | By the Mewar school, India | 18th century | TA-647-58 | |||
| Highlight | Jaswant Singh, Maharaja of Marwar | By the Marwar school, India | End of the 18th century | TA-647-69 | |||
| Highlight | Sujan Singh, Maharaja of Bikaner | By the Bikaner school, India | 18th century | TA-647-101 |