Prakash Hari Sonawane Portrait of Baji Rao I

An original contemporary charcoal drawing, Prakash Hari Sonawane, Portrait of Baji Rao I.

A striking large portrait (approx. 55 x 43cm) by Mumbai portrait artist Prakash Hari Sonawane (born 1979).

Prakash Sonawane earned his MFA with distinction from the Sir J.J. School of Art in Mumbai. Since graduating he has shared his time between lecturing at Sir J.J. School of Art and creating works displayed at Jehangin Art Gallery, The Strand Art Room, Gallery Leela and much more in Mumbai. He has also received many awards, including from the state art exhibition from the government of Maharashtra, The Art Society of India and the Bombay Art Society. He lives and works in Mumbai, India.

This drawing is one of three historical portraits that we have for sale by the artist that present famous Indian figures in a dignified, naturalistic manner (see stock numbers JZ-312, JZ-313 and JZ-314).

Baji Rao I (1700–1740), was the second Peshwa and ruled the Maratha Empire from 1720 until his death in 1740. Known as the best cavalry general, he never lost any battle. He married the legendary beautiful 'Mastani', who was the daughter of King Chhatrasal of Bundelkhand.

In charcoal on a textured, flecked paper.