A Portrait of Raja Karan Singh of Bikaner Holding a Sword
Indian
The drawing depicts Raja Karan Singh of Bikaner (r. 1631-1669) in profile. With both hands, he holds the hilt of a firangi, a type of Indian longsword. Raja Karan Singh wears a large red and green turban, pearl and gem-studded jewelry, and a waist sash (patka) decorated with flowers. Tucked into the waist sash is a punch-dagger (katar). The image has been pricked for transfer. Rajput style, Bikaner school.
Brush, black ink, gold, and opaque water- color on paper; Rajput Style, Bikaner School