Kishangarh Collection

The Death of Bhishma, Mortally Wounded by Arjunas Numerous Arrows, c
1196881 The Death of Bhishma, Mortally Wounded by Arjunas Numerous Arrows, c.1760-1770 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century)

A Lady Playing the Tanpura, ca. 1735. Creator: Unknown
A Lady Playing the Tanpura, ca. 1735. Perhaps Radha, the divine consort of Krishna

Maharaja Savant Singh's Tears Irrigate the Garden of His Poetry, between c1750 and c1775. Creator: Unknown
Maharaja Savant Singh's Tears Irrigate the Garden of His Poetry, between c1750 and c1775

A Woman Making an Offering to an Ascetic, between 1750 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
A Woman Making an Offering to an Ascetic, between 1750 and 1775

Idealized Portrait of the Mughal Empress Nur Jahan (1577-1645)?, between c1725 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Idealized Portrait of the Mughal Empress Nur Jahan (1577-1645)?, between c1725 and c1750

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Pratap Singh Kishangarh, 1788
3610086 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Pratap Singh Kishangarh, 1788 by Indian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Radha Krishna
3610130 Miniature Painting of Radha Krishna by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Tilkayat Dauji II Maharaj with a Visitor, c. 1825. Creator: Unknown
Tilkayat Dauji II Maharaj with a Visitor, c. 1825

Portrait of Muhammed Azim, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Muhammed Azim, 18th century

A Princely Paradise, c. 1750-1760 (w / c on paper)
1196880 A Princely Paradise, c. 1750-1760 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 44.2x31.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Portrait of a Lady Holding a Lotus, c. 1740-1750 (w / c on pink coloured paper)
1196695 Portrait of a Lady Holding a Lotus, c. 1740-1750 (w/c on pink coloured paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 35x26.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Portrait of Sardar Singh (Son of Savant Singh, 1730-68), c. 1760. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Sardar Singh (Son of Savant Singh, 1730-68), c. 1760. The ruler of the princely state of Kishangarh chose to have himself depicted in an intoxicatingly paradisiacal setting

Lovers and an Old Crone, c. 1780 - 1790. Creator: Unknown
Lovers and an Old Crone, c. 1780 - 1790

Drawing of a mans head with an unusual turban, c. 1780. Creator: Unknown
Drawing of a mans head with an unusual turban, c. 1780

Lady and Her Confidante, c. 1800. Creator: Unknown
Lady and Her Confidante, c. 1800

Armoured Horsemen of Kishengarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Armoured Horsemen of Kishengarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Quilted Soldiers of Kishengarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Quilted Soldiers of Kishengarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Drawing mans head unusual turban 1780 Northwestern India
Drawing of a mans head with an unusual turban, c. 1780. Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Kishangarh. Color on paper; miniature: 22.6 x 16.5 cm (8 7/8 x 6 1/2 in.)

Stall holder selling gutka, namkeen snacks and bidi cigarettes, Kishangarh, Rajasthan, India, Asia

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Kishangarh, a city steeped in history and art, holds within its boundaries a treasure trove of captivating stories. From the vivid depiction of "The Death of Bhishma, " where Arjuna's arrows mortally wound him, to the enigmatic portrait of Tilkayat Dauji II Maharaj with an unknown visitor in 1825, Kishangarh's artistic heritage knows no bounds. One cannot help but be mesmerized by the striking "Portrait of Muhammed Azim" from the 18th century. Its creator remains unknown, yet their talent shines through every brushstroke. Equally enchanting is "A Princely Paradise, " a watercolor on paper masterpiece that transports us to an era long gone. Delicate and graceful, the "Portrait of a Lady Holding a Lotus" captures both elegance and femininity on pink-colored paper. Meanwhile, "A Lady Playing the Tanpura" evokes harmony and melody as it showcases an artist's interpretation from around 1735. Intrigue surrounds Sardar Singh in his regal portrayal from 1760 - son of Savant Singh; his presence exudes power and nobility. On another note entirely, we find ourselves drawn into the mysterious world depicted in "Lovers and an Old Crone. " Created between 1780-1790 by an unknown artist, it leaves us pondering over hidden meanings. Transported back to ancient times through Rikhaji's intricate workmanship in "Page with Two Scenes of Sita's Abduction, " we witness moments immortalized from Ramayana. The unusual turban adorning a man's head captured circa 1780 piques our curiosity further – who was he? What did this unique headgear signify? As we delve deeper into Kishangarh's artistic tapestry, we encounter timeless beauty in pieces like "Lady and Her Confidante" from 1800.