Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum at Vadodara is located inside Lakshmi Vilas Palace. The museum building had once been a school. The school was constructed by Maharaja Sir Sayajiroa Gaekwad III to educate his children. Presently, the museum holds many art works and belongings of the royal family of Vadodara. Maharaja Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad III is said to have brought the art works during his visit to the foreign countries.
Among the paintings housed in Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma deserve special mention. Besides, the museum also contain the portraits of the royal families. The paintings of Hindu mythological figures are also found in the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum of Vadodara. Furthermore, the museum possesses many beautiful sculptures made of bronze and marble. The sculptures comprise the replicas of various art works by renowned artists. Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum in Vadodara also house many original sculptures of many famous artists.
Last Updated on: May 8, 2013
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