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Maharaja Sardar Singh of Bikaner

Chotu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of a man with a white beard and mustache wearing an orange robe and a large hat. The man has a bindi on his forehead. He wears multiple necklaces and has a large white fur collar. He sits on a red and white striped chair. He holds a black circular object with gold accents. The background is dark gray, with green curtains on either side. A red border surrounds the painting. The image depicts Maharaja Sardar Singh of Bikaner by Chotu.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1860–70
Medium:
Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper
Culture:
India (Rajasthan, Bikaner)
Dimensions:
445 × 625 px
Museum record:
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