Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar (r. 1778–1828) with a Consort (c. 1810): Art, History and Details

Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar (r. 1778–1828) with a Consort (c. 1810) is in the Cleveland Museum of Art collection. The museum's creator attribution is Chokha (Indian, active c. 1799–1824).

The work and its context

The museum's open-access catalogue describes the work:

The consort folds her hands in devotion to the Maharana whose glory is highlighted with a halo behind his head. The Maharana fondly holds the chin of his paramour and appears to be in the process of putting a garland around her neck. One of the most celebrated artists in the history of painting at Mewar, Chokha has nestled the couple in an overabundance of bolsters, their chamber covered with pink flower petals and draped with yellow garlands.

Object facts

• Title: Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar (r. 1778–1828) with a Consort
• Date: c. 1810
• Creator attribution: Chokha (Indian, active c. 1799–1824)
• Culture: Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
• Type: Painting
• Technique: Gum tempera, silver and gold on paper
• Dimensions: Miniature: 24.8 x 15.9 cm (9 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)
• Collection: Indian Art
• Department: Indian and Southeast Asian Art
• Accession number: 2018.150

A detail from the museum

A European-style armchair in the background is a reminder of British influence at the court.

Collection credit

Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund

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