Career
He was the chief painter at the court of Kishangarh during the time of the ruler Savant Singh (also known as Nagari Das). His paintings capture the romantic and religious passions of his patron Savant Singh. Nihal Chand is known for his idealized depiction of the female form called Bani Thani.
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Indian court painting, 16th-19th century. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Artist (see index: p 148-152.
Plate 56, 70).