Harvard Art Museums > 1973.151: Maharaja Fateh Singh of Jodhpur Paintings Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Maharaja Fateh Singh of Jodhpur , 1973.151,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Nov 24, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/216262. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. 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 Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. 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 This record has been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
