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The portrait of Maharaja
Takhat Singh - an

amalgamation of East and
West. | Manvar 

In the western world, Royalty was always portrayed in art with
the best composition and stature.
Historically only the Aristocratic and Royalty would get their
portrait done in an extravagant manner to showcase their
powerful influence amongst commoners in their Kingdom
The commissioned artist would strive for anatomical realism
and authentic plausibility with deliberate attention to detail.  

Power of Portraiture 

These Elite paintings often portrayed grandiosity, Wealth,
political influence and fables of valour and conviction.

The British practice of Aristocratic portraiture as a symbolism
of power and authority, spread to the West through
colonialism. Colonialism also brought forward the introduction
to black and white photos in addition to oil paintings. The
miniature painting in the 16th century portraying Mughal
emperors and Rajput Kings, explored the advent of Portraiture
in the Indian subcontinent. 

Rajput's glory
As you walk in the vicinity of our resort in Rajasthan, you can
find various paintings that portray the luxurious lifestyles and
vigour of Rajput Kings.

When you look out for historical paintings while staying in our
resort in Rajasthan, you will come across paintings of King
Bhim Singh of Jodhpur and of Rana Sangram Singh which is a
testimony to the beautiful use of space and intricate motifs in
the background.

The Mehrangarh Museum, located near our resort in Rajasthan
houses a plethora of miniature paintings and others from the
Rajasthani School of Paintings.

Although there are innumerous paintings of various Kings and
Emperors that do justice to the representation of their
conquests and deeds, one particular Portrait of Maharaja Takht
Singh continues to captivate even after all these decades.

Around 115 kms from our resort in Rajasthan, The portrait of
Maharaja Takhat Singh is displayed in Umaid Bhavan Palace.

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Maharaja's stance 

For a simpleton, The portrait of Maharaja Takht Singh oozes
Power and Royalty with his thick ferocious mustache and
beard. He is in frontal stance while wearing a regal horse riding
attire of white fine cotton robe and a flared skirt known as the
angarkha.
He is donned with a big emerald pendant necklace with gems of
Ruby and diamonds arranged in alternate placements.
He is adorned by a couple of kundan stone necklaces.

As you can see in various portraits of Kings in and around our
resort in Rajasthan, they were obsessed with jewelry and
especially the ones with emeralds.

Maharaja Takht Singh is wearing a jewelled khirkiya paag ,
which is a turban style that stands because of a metal frame
underneath the material. Around his waist is a pataka in the
shade of red, green and gold where his small dagger or the
katar is tuckered in. His firm grip on the talwar or longsword
conveys his dominion.

The story of Maharaja Takht Singh starts in Jodhpur a few
kilometres away from our resort in Rajasthan. He was born in
Ahmednagar and was the final Maharaja of Ahmednagar. At a
period where the British Raj was overtaking every province and
state, Maharaja Takhat Singh openly welcomed a relationship
with the British by attending various galas and events.

Maharaja Takht Singh is known to have constructed various
palaces and gardens in and around Jodhpur. Chokhelao Palace
and Gardens is one of the few places built by the Maharaja that
you can visit from our resort in Rajasthan.

The Portrait of Maharaja Takhat Singh is gaining popularity in
recent times due to the juxtaposition of Western backdrop and
ambiance with an Eastern grandiose. This painting gives a
glimpse on the early westernization of Indian art and
ideologies. 

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