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Portrait of a Prince with a Ruby

Indian 18th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a man standing in profile facing left. He has a beard, mustache, and styled black hair under a turban with a feather. He wears traditional attire with a golden robe over a pink garment adorned with intricate patterns. He holds a sword in his left hand and a jewel or decorative item in his right hand. The background is light green, with a decorative frame.

Artwork Details

Date
18th Century
Medium
watercolor, gold and ink on paper, with edge strips, mounted on paper
Dimensions
2474 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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