{"product_id":"vintage-hand-painted-maharana-pratap-on-chetak-rajasthani-gouache-painting-on-paper","title":"Vintage Hand-Painted Maharana Pratap on Chetak – Rajasthani Gouache Painting on Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking hand-painted equestrian portrait of Maharana Pratap, the legendary ruler of Mewar, portrayed majestically on horseback in traditional Rajput warrior attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition presents Maharana Pratap in profile, wearing a distinctive Rajput turban and armour, holding a long spear while seated upon his celebrated horse Chetak. The carefully rendered horse trappings, weaponry and costume reinforce the martial character of the portrait, while a softly painted landscape of green fields, trees and an atmospheric graduated sky creates an elegant backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted with visible hand-painted detailing and layered colour work, the painting has the appearance of gouache \/ opaque watercolour on paper, a medium strongly associated with Rajasthani and Indian miniature-style painting traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrained composition places complete focus on the warrior and his horse, making it particularly attractive for collectors of Mewar history, Rajputana art, equestrian paintings and Indian historical portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is professionally presented with a broad dark mount inside a wooden frame, giving the painting a commanding gallery-style appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: Maharana Pratap of Mewar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepiction: Maharana Pratap on horseback \/ Chetak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Original hand-painted artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Gouache \/ opaque watercolour on paper — attributed from visual examination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Rajasthani \/ Mewar-inspired equestrian portrait\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheme: Rajput History, Warrior Portrait, Equestrian Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: India \/ Rajasthan style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresentation: Mounted and framed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarking: “M.G.O.” visible at the lower-right corner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Unidentified; I could not find a reliable published attribution for the “M.G.O.” marking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Vintage presentation with minor age-related surface marks and wear visible in photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaharana Pratap equestrian imagery occupies an important place in the visual culture of Rajasthan. Historic Mewar examples commonly portray the ruler riding Chetak, often in armour with weapons and attendants. Documented works of this subject are known in gouache on paper. �\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriental Art Auctions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unique Art Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67603147555001,"sku":null,"price":45000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/3700\/4985\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_303db4c8-e2d9-466e-9315-477fa31ff066.jpg?v=1790656346","url":"https:\/\/uniqueartcollection.com\/products\/vintage-hand-painted-maharana-pratap-on-chetak-rajasthani-gouache-painting-on-paper","provider":"Unique Art Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}