Maharaja Baghji with Courtiers and His Infant Son
Maharaja Baghji (r. 1710–34) is depicted seated in a palace interior surrounded by courtiers and musicians and accompanied by his infant son, who is playing with an array of toys. The painting is especially rich in its depiction of everyday yet luxurious objects, textiles,
and carpets.
and carpets.
Artwork Details
- Title: Maharaja Baghji with Courtiers and His Infant Son
- Artist: Ala Bagas (Indian)
- Date: ca. 1750
- Culture: India (Rajasthan, Mewar)
- Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, silver and gold on paper
- Dimensions: Image: 12 3/4 x 8 11/16 in. (32.4 x 22 cm)
Overall (Page): 14 7/8 x 10 5/8 in. (37.8 x 27 cm) - Classification: Paintings
- Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of Cynthia Hazen Polsky, by exchange, 2006
- Object Number: 2006.286
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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