The Six Sons of Maharaja Ajit Singh of Jodhpur on a Visit

Currently not on view

The Six Sons of Maharaja Ajit Singh of Jodhpur on a Visit

1720

Artist/maker unknown, Indian

Four young men and two toddlers sit on a terrace with an older man. They are the six sons of Maharaja Ajit Singh, ruler of Jodhpur (reigned 1707–24). The older man is probably the maharaja himself, who was murdered by his two eldest sons when they seized the throne of Marwar only a few years after this painting was made. In the garden in front of the terrace, a male peacock spreads its tail to dance for a white peahen and male pigeons puff and bob to impress the females. In the symbolic language often used by Rajput artists, these mating birds may indicate that an engagement or marriage is being celebrated.

Currently not on view

Object Details

Title:

The Six Sons of Maharaja Ajit Singh of Jodhpur on a Visit

Date:

1720

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Indian

Medium:

Opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Dimensions:

Image: 13 1/2 × 12 1/8 inches (34.3 × 30.8 cm) Sheet: 15 7/16 × 14 inches (39.2 × 35.6 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

125th Anniversary Acquisition. Alvin O. Bellak Collection, 2004

Accession Number:

2004-149-47

Geography:

Made in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Marwar Region, India, Asia

We are always open to learning more about our collections and updating the website. Does this record contain inaccurate information or language that you feel we should improve or change? Contact us here.

Please note that this particular artwork might not be on view when you visit. Don’t worry—we have plenty of exhibitions for you to explore.

Currently not on view