The Sikh Chieftain’s Hunt in color
by Navjot Singh
An original painting by Navjot Singh, artist and engineer based in Canton, Michigan.
Price range: ₹2,499 through ₹12,999
| Attributes | Value |
|---|---|
| Artist |
Navjot Singh |
| Original painting |
Enquire for availability |
| Fine-art prints |
Open-edition giclée prints, printed to order |
| Size |
Large — 24×36 in, Medium — 18×24 in, Small — 12×16 in |
| Finish |
Fine-art paper print, Canvas print, Framed paper print |
Open-edition giclée prints, printed to order and delivered free across India. Choose a size and finish above; for the original painting, use the enquiry button.
The Story
The Story Behind the Painting
The crisp morning air carried the scent of damp earth as the Sikh chieftain mounted his horse, his steel-clad warriors riding beside him. Wrapped in a flowing blue chola, a bejeweled kirpan at his waist, he embodied the spirit of a warrior-saint—fearless in battle, yet deeply connected to nature.
The hunting party rode into the dense forests, where sunlight filtered through the towering sal trees. Suddenly, the silence broke—a wild boar crashed through the underbrush, its tusks gleaming. With swift precision, the chieftain raised his spear, his steed galloping forward. In a single, fluid motion, he hurled it, striking true. The beast staggered and fell, a testament to his skill.
As the warriors cheered, the chieftain gazed at the horizon. To him, the hunt was not just sport but preparation—a reminder that life, like the battlefield, demanded strength, strategy, and an unwavering spirit.
This is a colored rendition of “Sikh Chieftans going Hunting, from ‘Voyages in India’, pub. by Smith, Elder & Co., 1858 (litho). Prince Aleksei Dmitrievich Saltykov/ A. Soltykoff (1806?1859) was a Russian artist and traveller in Persia and India; grandson of Prince Nikolay Saltykov.
The Original
One painting, by the artist’s hand
Each original is a one-of-a-kind painting by Navjot Singh, who also handcrafts its custom frame. Write to us for availability, dimensions and pricing.
Fine-Art Prints
Reproduced from the original
Open-edition giclée prints of Navjot’s original painting, printed to order on fine-art paper or canvas, or framed — in three sizes, with free delivery across India.
The Artist
“Art doesn’t just hang on the wall — it whispers, teaches, and stays with you.”
Navjot Singh is a Michigan-based artist and engineer. Drawing from childhood memories, sacred scriptures and the timeless beauty of the Old Masters, he paints stories that breathe — portraits, cultural scenes and mythological works that invite you to pause, feel and remember.
