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Ala Bagas Indian
Not on view
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.
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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
Accession Number: 2006.286
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