Painting study · Tempera
Maharana Jawan Singh of Mewar (r. 1828–38) Holding a Falconc. 1835 · Study 2018.149
Ghasi (Indian, active c. 1820–36)
c. 1835
Recorded as gum tempera, pearls, silk, and gold on paper, this vertical work measures 13.8 × 21.6 cm using the museum’s painting dimensions. Explore the museum’s context and compare the format with a wall of your choice.
Museum collection reference. This work is not offered for sale by Physical Art For Crypto. Museum attribution does not imply a partnership or endorsement.
Context from the museum
A profoundly bejeweled Jawan Singh, ruler of the largest Rajput kingdom, looks his hunting falcon straight in the eye. The bird also appears regal, with a gold plumed cap on the his head and a gold necklace around its neck. The multicolored poppies at his feet and the thick foliage of the trees seem to have parted in deference to his majesty, so his form can be better offset by the flat blue sky.
Museum description reproduced from its CC0 open-access record. Read the original catalog entry.
A detail to notice
Actual pearls have been sewn onto the page at his belt and earrings.
Observation supplied by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Read the dimensions before the image
The selected painting measurement for Maharana Jawan Singh of Mewar (r. 1828–38) Holding a Falcon is 13.8 cm wide and 21.6 cm high, equivalent to approximately 5.4 × 8.5 inches. Dividing width by height gives a format ratio of 0.64:1. The rectangular bounding area is 0.03 square meters; it describes the measured footprint, not the amount of paint or the monetary value.
On an illustrative 300 cm wall, the recorded width occupies 4.6% of the span before adding a frame. A centered placement leaves approximately 143.1 cm on each side before adding a frame. These are calculations by Physical Art For Crypto using museum measurements. They are not the museum’s display recommendations.
Questions to bring to your own collection
With Maharana Jawan Singh of Mewar (r. 1828–38) Holding a Falcon in view, identify one feature you can point to, then distinguish what the museum records from your personal response. Keep its medium, gum tempera, pearls, silk, and gold on paper, in your notes when comparing contemporary works.
- Which part of this vertical composition catches your eye first?
- Would a 13.8 cm width still suit the space after allowing for furniture and a frame?
- What surface detail would you need to see in person or in a close photograph?
Explore physical scale
How large would this format feel on your wall?
Use this museum work’s recorded format as a reference. Adjust a blank wall and optional frame allowance to compare proportions. The museum painting is an educational reference and is not for sale here.
Calculation: outside width = recorded width + twice your frame allowance. This is a proportion study, not an installation assessment. It excludes furniture, hardware, load capacity, depth and delivery clearance. The display image may include margins absent from the recorded measurement.
Compare formats with the studio collection
These Lei-Kol works have the closest width-to-height ratios in the current catalog. This is a geometry comparison, not a claim of artistic similarity, equivalent value, or association with the museum artist.
| Painting | Width × height | Format ratio | USD catalog price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graffiti | 30 × 48 in | 0.63:1 | $2,199 |
| Gray Day | 24 × 36 in | 0.67:1 | $1,199 |
| Waterfalls | 24 × 36 in | 0.67:1 | $999 |
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