Mewar Collection

India, Udaipur, Lake Pichola. Lake Palace Hotel on Lake Pichola in the centre of Udaipur.The Lake Palace sits on the Jag Niwas Island in the middle of the Lake Pichola

Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46. Creator: Tara
Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46

Typical house decorated with Mewar folk art of man riding elephant, Jagdish Mandir area, old city, Udaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Maharana Jagat Singh I (reigned 1628-1654) (image 2 of 2), between c1760 and c1765. Creator: Unknown
Maharana Jagat Singh I (reigned 1628-1654) (image 2 of 2), between c1760 and c1765

Maharana Ari Singh of Udaipur (r. 1761-73) and His Entourage at the Hunt, c1770. Creator: Unknown
Maharana Ari Singh of Udaipur (r. 1761-73) and His Entourage at the Hunt, c1770

Miniature Painting of Maharana Pratap Singh
3610129 Miniature Painting of Maharana Pratap Singh by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Kumbhalgar Fortress, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Neelkanth Madev Temple at night at Kumbhalgar Fortress, Rajasthan, India, Asia

View of the Court of the Palace of Oodeypore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Court of the Palace of Oodeypore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

A Monumental Portrait of a Monkey, c. 1705-1710. Creator: Unknown
A Monumental Portrait of a Monkey, c. 1705-1710

Kama Shoots a Love Arrow at Shiva, from a copy of the Song of Gauri (Gita-Gauri), c. 1675/80

Krishna Watches a Juggler, from a copy of the Seven Hundred Verses (Sat Sai) of Bihari, c. 1750/90

Maharana Bhim Singh in Procession, c. 1820. Creator: Unknown
Maharana Bhim Singh in Procession, c. 1820. Watercolor of man with golden halo on horse, green background

An illustration to Rasikapriya of Keshav Das, early 17th century (gouache on paper)
1196787 An illustration to Rasikapriya of Keshav Das, early 17th century (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 22x16.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Dancing Girl, early 19th century (gouache with gold and silver paint on paper)
1196790 Dancing Girl, early 19th century (gouache with gold and silver paint on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 28x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Maharana Bhim Singh frolics with noblemen in the palace pool
6040481 Maharana Bhim Singh frolics with noblemen in the palace pool, 1803 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Chokha (fl.1799-1824); 32.5x45.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46 (w / c, ink and gold on paper)
3615976 Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46 (w/c, ink and gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 42.5x57.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Tiger hunt with a river in the background, c. 1880 (opaque w / c on paper)
6040483 Tiger hunt with a river in the background, c.1880 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 37.4x49.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Maharana Sangram Singh Riding a Prize Stallion, c. 1712 (ink, opaque watercolour
6176491 Maharana Sangram Singh Riding a Prize Stallion, c.1712 (ink, opaque watercolour, gold and Basra pearls on paper) by Jai Ram (fl.1736); 21 x 19 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The story of Krishna enacted before Maharana Jagat Singh II
874459 The story of Krishna enacted before Maharana Jagat Singh II, 1736 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Jai Ram (fl.1736); 66.99 x48.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Kama Shoots a Love Arrow at Shiva, page from a copy of the Gita-Gauri, Song of Gauri, c
2969810 Kama Shoots a Love Arrow at Shiva, page from a copy of the Gita-Gauri, Song of Gauri, c.1675-80 (opaque watercolour & gold on paper) by Indian School

A maharana smoking his hookah in durbar, c. 1870 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040482 A maharana smoking his hookah in durbar, c.1870 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 26.6x35 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A page from a dispersed Ragamala: Khambavati Ragini (Garland of Musical Modes)
1196811 A page from a dispersed Ragamala: Khambavati Ragini (Garland of Musical Modes), c.1640-1650 (w/c on red paper) by Indian School

Maharana Jagat Singh II frolics in a palace pool, c. 1746-50 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874460 Maharana Jagat Singh II frolics in a palace pool, c.1746-50 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 46.9 x81.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Maharana Amar Singh II Is Shown Two Silver Elephants, ca. 1705. Creator: Stipple Master
Maharana Amar Singh II Is Shown Two Silver Elephants, ca. 1705

Krishna and Radha in a Bower: Page From a Dispersed Gita Govinda, ca. 1665. Creator: Sahibdin
Krishna and Radha in a Bower: Page From a Dispersed Gita Govinda, ca. 1665

Page from a Dispersed Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1710. Creator: Unknown
Page from a Dispersed Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1710

Kama Aims His Bow at Radha: Page From a Dispersed Gita Govinda (Loves of Krishna), ca. 1695. The Gita Govinda was composed by 12th-century Indian poet, Jayadeva

Page from a Dispersed Shiva Mahatmya (Great Tales of Shiva), ca. 1710. Creator: Unknown
Page from a Dispersed Shiva Mahatmya (Great Tales of Shiva), ca. 1710

Maharana Jagat Singh Hawks for Cranes, dated 1744. Creator: Shiva and Dayal
Maharana Jagat Singh Hawks for Cranes, dated 1744

Blindmans Bluff... from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), c1715-20
Blindmans Bluff: Page From a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), ca. 1715-20

Maharaja Fateh Singh Hunting Female Bears, dated 1917. Creator: Attributed to Pannalai
Maharaja Fateh Singh Hunting Female Bears, dated 1917

Krishnas Earthly Ties, Page from a Dispersed Bivamangalastava, 1695-1700. Creator: Unknown
Krishnas Earthly Ties, Page from a Dispersed Bivamangalastava, 1695-1700

Shri Raga, c. 1695. Creator: Unknown
Shri Raga, c. 1695. This painting is from an important series made at a turning point in the history of court painting at the Rajput kingdom of Mewar

Malkaus Raga, from Ragamala, c. 1610. Creator: Unknown
Malkaus Raga, from Ragamala, c. 1610

Maharana Jagat Singh Attending the Raslila, 1736. Creator: Jai Ram (Indian), attributed to; Jiva
Maharana Jagat Singh Attending the Raslila, 1736. To celebrate the New Year festival of Diwali, dancers reenact the life story of the Hindu god Krishna in a palace courtyard by candlelight under

A Young, Angry Heroine, Leaf from a Rasamanjari, c. 1615-1620. Creator: Unknown
A Young, Angry Heroine, Leaf from a Rasamanjari, c. 1615-1620

Maharana Ari Singh worshipping in his palace, 1765. Artist: Anonymous
Maharana Ari Singh worshipping in his palace, 1765. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Krishna fights snake Kalya four shepherd boys watch
Krishna fights the snake Kalya while four shepherd boys watch, Mewar, c. 1614 - c. 1640, paper, brush, h 230 mm × w 405 mm h 17.2 mm × w 342 mm

Krishna Fighting Serpent Kaliya Mewar c 1614
Krishna Fighting the Serpent Kaliya, Mewar, c. 1614 - c. 1640, paper, brush, h 230 mm × w 405 mm h 345 mm × w 175 mm

Rana Sangram Singh Worshipping Linga under Banyan Tree
Rana Sangram Singh Worshipping a Linga under a Banyan Tree, c. 1712-15. Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar

Lady Plucking Flowers Peacocks Gunakali Ragini
A Lady Plucking Flowers with Peacocks, Gunakali Ragini of Malkos, from the " Chawand Ragamala", 1605. Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Chawand

Nanda Elders page Bhagavata Purana 1525 India
Nanda and the Elders, page from a Bhagavata Purana, c. 1525. India, Mewar or Delhi/Agra region, pre-Mughal, 16th century. Ink and color on paper; overall: 16.3 x 21.5 cm (6 7/16 x 8 7/16 in.)

A Young Angry Heroine Leaf Rasamanjari 1615-1620
A Young, Angry Heroine, Leaf from a Rasamanjari, c. 1615-1620. India, Rajasthan, Mewar, 17th century. Ink and color on paper; image: 21.8 x 15.4 cm (8 9/16 x 6 1/16 in.); overall

Maharana Shambhu Singh, 1847 To 1874, Of Udaipur, India. Seventy-First Ruler Of The Mewar Dynasty From 1861 To 1874. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

View of the mountains surrounding Kumbhalgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan, India

View of the blue city of Jodhpur from Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

Sunlight streams through the gate, Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

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Mewar, a captivating region in India, is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. Located in Udaipur, this enchanting city is nestled around the picturesque Lake Pichola. The beauty has been captured through various artistic expressions. One such masterpiece is "Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion" by Tara, painted during 1845-46. This artwork showcases the grandeur and opulence of Mewar's royalty. Another depiction of Mewar's folk art can be seen in a typical house adorned with vibrant colors portraying a man riding an elephant. The majestic Kumbhalgarh Fortress stands tall in Rajasthan, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Neelkanth Madev Temple within the fortress becomes even more mystical at night when it illuminates with divine radiance. Intriguing glimpses into the past are revealed through historical artworks like "View of the Court of the Palace of Oodeypore" by James Grant and "A Monumental Portrait of a Monkey" from c. 1705-1710 created by an unknown artist. Mythological tales come to life as we witness Kama shooting a love arrow at Shiva or Krishna watching a juggler, both depicted in ancient copies like Gita-Gauri and Seven Hundred Verses respectively. The regal procession led by Maharana Bhim Singh during c. 1820 exemplifies Mewar's royal traditions and grand celebrations that have been passed down through generations. Literature also plays an important role in capturing Mewar's essence as illustrated in Rasikapriya by Keshav Das or even through dance forms portrayed like the Dancing Girl from early 19th century gouache painting on paper.