Vidita Singh of Barwani is one of the first automotive artists in India, brings to life these fine automobiles in elements that are uniquely India. She hails from the princely house of Barwani, an erstwhile royal principality in Madhya Pradesh, picturesquely situated between the Narmada River & the Satpura ranges. Vidita Singh's art amalgamates the elegance of classic vehicles in typically Indian environments
Rolls encounter with camel caravan (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
Rolls Royce driving down a dusty 'kuchha' (unpaved) road, with the Aravalli hills in the background, on a hot, dusty summer afternoon. Precisely such artwork displays rather well the dichotomy of Vidita's art between automotive luxury and life in India.
Lincoln Imperial (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
This is a circular canvas which depicts the beautiful and grand taillight of a Lincoln Imperial reflected at the back of spot light.
Sunbeam Mosaic (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
1957 Cheverolet is decked up with orange flower garlands to be part of an Indian wedding procession.
Reflections off Stephen Grebel1 (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
The painting is a close up of a Stephen Grebel hunting light which was prefered by the Maharaja's on their hunting cars. The back of the light reflects a tiger nonchalantly
Delahaye Jodhpur (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
Side profile of the majestic Delahaye, owned by the Maharaj of Jodhpur. The focus of the painting is the chrome headlamps and the eagle-head mascot. Eagle is a symbol of top luxury displayed on this vehicle.
Rolls and the Langoors (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
The Rolls Royce Silver Ghost parked at the ruins of a jungle lodge, where large 'Langoor' monkeys are being mischevious with the car.
Tiger Prowl (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
A majestic tiger crossing a jungle road is seen as a reflection in a side lamp
Looking into a Ferrari GTO (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
Race ready interiors of the famous Ferrari 250 GTO series II
Chevy Mosaic (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
A Black Sunbeam is juxtaposed on a colourful mosaic pattern
Cadillac speeding (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
In this painting the play of light and shadow bring out the beauty of this speeding 1952 Cadillac.
Encounter with the Rolls Royce (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
This series of painting ‘Rolls encounter with a bullock cart’ is from the perspective of the Rolls Royce car encountering common subjects in its travels in India, in this case a rural traveller
Rolls on the way (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
Rolls Royce driving down a dusty 'kuchha' (unpaved) road, with the Aravalli hills in the background, on a hot, dusty summer afternoon. Fine automobiles in elements that are uniquely India!
Rolls Royce in a sidelamp (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
The gold Phantom II Rolls Royce is being reflected off a sidelamp in the evening light
Bentley in the hubcap (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
The Silver Bentley is reflected in a hubcap
Mercedes 540K (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
Charcoal sketch of a Mercedes 540K
Jaguar at a wedding (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
The convertible Jaguar acts as the grooms vehicle, in leiu of a horse, in a wedding procession at night. Vintage cars are a popular mode of transportation of the grooms in India.
Hyerabad thronecar Rolls mosaic (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
The Hyderabad throne car is juxtaposed on a colourful mosaic pattern
Plymouth with Roses (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
In this painting the roses in the foreground are complementing the back profile of the Plymouth
The Continental and a Lady (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
The elegance of 1935 Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental Coupe is being viewed by the lady
Plymouth with Roses (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
Lancia at the polo match (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
Lancia DiLambda parked on the Polo ground. Some of the polo players get distracted by the grand Lancia, with its bright orange colour combination. The Polo matches were usually places where the rich and famous flaunt there prized cars.
Jaguar mascot (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
A charcoal and watercolour sketch of Jaguar Mascot
Alfa Romeo with airplane mascot (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
This charcoal sketch is of a Seaplane mascot on a pre-war Alfa Romeo
Stutz mascot (21st century) by Vidita SinghRoyal Bridges
Charcoal sketch of a Stutz Mascot
Maharajkumari Vidita Singh of Barwani
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