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Photographic Print : Maharaja Sidh Sen Receiving an Embassy, ca. 1700-10. Creator: Master of the Mandi atelier
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Maharaja Sidh Sen Receiving an Embassy, ca. 1700-10. Creator: Master of the Mandi atelier
Maharaja Sidh Sen Receiving an Embassy, ca. 1700-10.
The subdues palette of grays, greens, and whites and the sophisticated drawing of this unusually large and ambitious painting mark it as the work of the most important Mandi painter of the early eighteenth century. The dual-level composition, in which the maharaja and two visiting dignitaries sit on a raised dais covered with a summer carpet while retainers and mounts stand on the ground below, derives from Mughal models. The subject is extremely unusual within the corpus of hill-state painting; the picture probably records an actual meeting, which seems filled with import. In Hindu painting, rulers are routinely portrayed on a larger scale than their courtiers, as befits their royal stature. Here, the two massive figures face each other; the white-robed Sidh Sen and his portly petitioner
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the rich history and grandeur of the past with our exquisite selection of Photographic Prints from the Media Storehouse. This stunning artwork, titled "Maharaja Sidh Sen Receiving an Embassy, ca. 1700-10," is a masterpiece from the renowned Master of the Mandi atelier. The intricate details and sophisticated drawing come alive in this captivating image, which showcases Maharaja Sidh Sen in a grand audience, receiving an embassy with a subdued palette of grays, greens, and whites. Transport yourself back in time and adorn your walls with this beautiful piece of heritage art, a testament to the grandeur and elegance of the past.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.4cm x 25.4cm (7.2" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "Maharaja Sidh Sen Receiving an Embassy, ca. 1700-10" showcases the exceptional talent of the renowned Master of the Mandi atelier, who was considered one of the most significant painters in early eighteenth-century India. The artist's skillful use of a subdued palette featuring shades of grays, greens, and whites, along with their intricate attention to detail, is evident in this ambitious painting. The composition itself is strikingly unique within hill-state painting traditions as it draws inspiration from Mughal models. It depicts Maharaja Sidh Sen seated on a raised dais covered with a summer carpet alongside two visiting dignitaries. Below them stand retainers and mounts, creating a dual-level arrangement that adds depth and complexity to the artwork. What makes this piece particularly intriguing is its subject matter - an actual meeting captured for posterity. The significance and importance attached to this encounter are palpable through every brushstroke. In Hindu painting tradition, rulers are typically portrayed on a larger scale than their courtiers to emphasize their royal stature; however, here we see both figures depicted on equal footing. As you explore this masterpiece further, take note of the exquisite details such as the peacock feathers adorning Maharaja Sidh Sen's fly whisk and his petitioner's portly figure clad in white robes. This photograph print offers us a glimpse into history while showcasing not only artistic mastery but also cultural heritage that continues to captivate viewers even today.
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