Equestrian Portrait of Maharana Bhim Singh

Equestrian Portrait of Maharana Bhim Singh

Ghasi

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Maharana Bhim Singh is shown on horseback surrounded by retainers on foot. The artist Ghasi is first encountered as a draftsman for Colonel James Tod. After Chokha's death, about 1824, Ghasi became the principal artist at the Mewar court. The heavy outlining, glowing skin tones, and ornamental use of gold are typical of Ghasi's style.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.