The portrait of Maharaja Vijay Singh radiates authority and elegance, offering a powerful visual testament to princely power at its height. He is depicted seated regally upon a silver throne on a carpeted terrace, clad in a gold-embroidered green robe and a jewel-encrusted turban. Attendants encircle him with quiet deference, each distinguished by expression and duty—some holding morchals, others bearing a sword and shield. The subdued background, suggestive of a palace setting, ensures that all visual gravity rests on the central figure and his court. Born on 16th November 1729, Maharaja Vijay Singh ascended the throne of Jodhpur on 30 January 1753 and ruled through decades marked by conflict and grandeur, until his death on 7th July 1793. This commanding portrayal is referenced in J. Bautze, Indian Miniature Paintings, exhibition catalogue, pp. 32–33.
- Subject Matter: Painting