Raja Gulab Singh (1792–1857) of Jammu and Kashmir
1825–1845
- Medium
- Gum tempera and gold on paper
- Dimensions
- Overall: 19.8 x 13.8 cm (7 13/16 x 5 7/16 in.)
- Genre
- painting
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Tags
Northern India, Pahari kingdoms
About
Maharaja Gulab Singh of the Hindu Dogra dynasty founded the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir in 1846. In this equestrian portrait, the umbrella is a sign of royalty, the sword and shield indicate his status as a warrior, and the hookah projects an image of noble refinement.