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Portrait of a Sikh Noble

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of a Sikh Noble by artist. A sketch of a man wearing a pink turban with a yellow and black decorative element on top, and a white outfit. The man has a beard and mustache. He appears to be sitting on a chair. The sketch is drawn on a piece of brown paper with visible pencil marks and stains. The man is facing left. The drawing is incomplete, with some parts only sketched in pencil.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Ink, wash, and translucent watercolor on paper
Culture
India (Punjab Plains)
Dimensions
423 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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