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Maharana Raj Singh II receiving courtiers in the Chinese Picture Hall at Udaipur Palace

Radhunath Indian
1754
Not on view
This painting depicts the young maharana of Mewar, Raj Singh II (r. 1754–61) receiving senior members of his court in the audience hall in an upper courtyard at Udaipur palace known as the Chini ri Chitrasali (Chinese Picture Hall), so named for the Chinese—and Dutch—wall tiles that decorated its colonnade and interior. Musicians are seen seated in the carpeted courtyard providing entertainment. A finely detailed openwork screen of twenty-two marble jalis enclose the upper terrace. On the lower level is a royal chamber, sparsely furnished with a bed and spectacular colored glass windows. Raj Singh II fully ascended the throne aged eleven, as is clearly captured by the artist’s depiction of a plump-faced beardless youth. In all probably, this painting records one of the first audiences (durbars) Raj Singh conducted marking his ascension in 1754.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Maharana Raj Singh II receiving courtiers in the Chinese Picture Hall at Udaipur Palace
  • Artist: Radhunath (Indian)
  • Date: 1754
  • Culture: India, Rajasthan, Mewar
  • Medium: Opaque watercolor on paper
  • Dimensions: Image: 16 7/16 × 12 1/2 in. (41.8 × 31.8 cm)
    Sheet: 19 1/2 × 15 1/2 in. (49.5 × 39.3 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Richard Greenbaum Fund, 2026
  • Object Number: 2026.449
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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