Raja Balwant Singh of Jasrota examining a painting with Nainsukh

Displayed here is a Pahari-Mughal styled artpiece by the renowned Painter Nainsukh. It was reportedly created in the year 1745-1750 at Jasrota. Portrayed here is the Raja Balwant Singh seated on a throne of intricate detail made of gold. The raja is holding a hookah pipe attached to a hookah whilst examining at a very heavily detailed artwork with Nainsukh peering in from behind examining it alongside him. The setting of the Raja's presence is that of a balcony overlooking a forest with the pillars and floors made up of a white colored material. Facing him fron the front are attendants and musicians. The musicians wield a sitar and a drum whilst one of the standing attendants has weapons at his waist overlooking the Raja. The details of the piece are heavily focused on especially the painting in the Raja's hand which have their very own intricacies when observed closely. This piece perfectly displays the skilled artwork and ability of the painter Nainsukh and his ability to blend Mughal Naturalism and Pahari softness and traditional homeliness. The artwork is currently housed at Zurich, Switzerland at the Rietburg Museum and was apparently a gift to the establishment by a combination of individuals. It was last on exhibition even at the museum earlier in the year 2025.