THE MAHARAJA FATEH SINGH OF UDAIPUR AND MEWAR (R. 1884-1930) RIDING HIS GREY HORSE
INDIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Estimate: £500 - £700
Auction: 11 June 2025 from 10:00 BST
Description
gouache on paper highlighted in gold, red border, depicting the Maharaja on his grey horse on a wooded path with a variety of birds in the trees, verso backed with many pages of nagari script
Dimensions
71cm x 50cm
Footnote
Fateh Singh was the Maharaja of Udaipur and Mewar from 1884 to 1930. He was known for his conservative and independent ruling style, which was often at odds with the desires of the British government during the British Raj. This led to his eventual deposition in 1921, whereupon his son Bhupal Singh took over. Also an avid hunter, Fateh Singh commissioned many royal procession and hunting scenes along with numerous portraits throughout his reign, wanting to highlight his favorite activity. This portrait on a grey horse was likely one of these pieces created during his life.