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Equestrian Portrait with Gun and Sword

Equestrian Portrait with Gun and Sword

Indian

The painting in Jaipur Style depicts Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh (1834-80) of Jaipur, mounted on a brown, caparisoned horse. He wears a white robe (jama), a turban, and jewelry, with a sword hanging from his waist. He also carries a rifle over his right shoulder.

Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Rajput Style, Mewar School

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