The Painter of Devgarh In the bustling ateliers of Udaipur, a young man known as Bagta began his training under the watchful eyes of established masters. During the early years of his career, around 1761, he worked within the rigid traditions of the Mewar court. This was an environment governed by strict formulas and established conventions for rendering figures and architecture. In these large workshops, an artist’s personal whims were often set aside to maintain a unified house style. There is even a curious record of him appearing in a painting of Maharana Ari Singh's birthday celebration…