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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1973.151
Title
Maharaja Fateh Singh of Jodhpur
Other Titles
Title: Portrait of a Nobleman in Red
Classification
Paintings
Work Type
painting
Date
19th century
Places
Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Jodhpur
Culture
Indian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/216262

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper.
Dimensions
31.6 x 18.5 cm (12 7/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: Language: Hindi
    Script: Devanagari

    Maharaja j(i?)fatesingh jodhpur

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of John Kenneth Galbraith
Accession Year
1973
Object Number
1973.151
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
The painting features a portrait of a ruler, identified by the inscription as “Maharaja Fateh Singh of Jodhpur”. However, there is no record of such a ruler for the Jodphur State, also known as the Marwar Kingdom. Due to the distinct facial hair, the figure here may represent, instead, Maharaja Ram Singh of Marwar (r. 1730-1772). He wears a red robe (jama) decorated with gold paisleys and a green waist sash (patka). To signify his royal status, he wears a turban with ornamental decoration, including a bejeweled turban pin (sarpech). Peeking from his side is the jewel-encrusted hilt of his punch-dagger (katar). He holds onto a sword by its pommel. The maharaja is also adorned with jewelry – such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and an earring. Rajput Style, Marwar School.

Exhibition History

  • Rasika, the Discerning Connoisseur: Indian Paintings from the John Kenneth Galbraith Collection, Harvard University Art Museums, Cambridge, 01/31/1998 - 04/05/1998

Verification Level

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