Cleveland Museum of Art

Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar (r. 1778–1828) with a Consort

Chokha

Date: c. 1810
Medium: Gum tempera, silver and gold on paper
Culture: Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
Department: Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Institution: Cleveland Museum of Art

The consort folds her hands in devotion to the Maharana whose glory is highlighted with a halo behind his head. The Maharana fondly holds the chin of his paramour and appears to be in the process of putting a garland around her neck. One of the most celebrated artists in the history of painting at Mewar, Chokha has nestled the couple in an overabundance of bolsters, their chamber covered with pink flower petals and draped with yellow garlands. A European-style armchair in the background is a reminder of British influence at the court.

View at Cleveland Museum of Art ↗

The authoritative record is held by Cleveland Museum of Art. LinkedCulture surfaces this object and its connections; it does not alter institutional metadata.