Kishan Singh (artist)
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Baba Kishan Singh Musawar | |
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| Born | 1836 |
| Died | 1895 (aged 58–59) |
| Known for | Painting |
| Style | Sikh School |
| Children | Kapur Singh |
Kishan Singh (1836–1895[1]), also known as Kishan Singh of Lahore, was a Sikh painter who specialized in mussawir (painters of miniatures).[note 1][2][1] He was born into a Ramgarhia family and was the brother of Bishan Singh.[3][4] Kishan Singh had been employed as a court painter in the Sikh states of Kapurthala and Patiala.[5] Kishan Singh was employed by royal courts located in Amritsar, Kapurthala, and Lahore.[6] Whilst working in Lahore, Kishan Singh helped facilitate the arrival of other artists.[6]
Kishan Singh was skilled in illustration magnifying designs whereas his brother Bishan Singh was talented in depicting courtly durbar scenery.[6]
Kishan Singh's son, Kapur Singh, became an accomplished artist himself.[7][8]
