Portrait of Raja Ram Singh of Amber (r. 1667-1688) with a Deccan Sword (recto); Calligraphy (verso)
The image shows a two-panel artwork. The left panel depicts a standing man in profile facing left. He wears a red turban, a long brown coat over a green tunic and orange pants. The man holds a long, thin sword in his right hand and a stick in his left. The panel has a gold border with a floral pattern. The right panel features black calligraphy on a marbled red and gold background. The calligraphy panel has a gold border. The artwork appears to be an illustration of a historical figure and accompanying text. The man is identified as Raja Ram Singh of Amber, an Indian ruler.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 691 px
- Museum Record
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