Important Notice

KISHANGARH, CIRCA 1830
Inscribed in Nagari,"Ra(ja) Amar Singh Rathod of Nagaur" on painted surface
Gouache on paper heightened with gold
Image: 9.75 x 6.75 in (24.7 x 17.1 cm)
Folio: 12.5 x 9.25 in (31.7 x 23.5 cm)

NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY

PROVENANCE
The Tandan Collection

This classic portrait shows a majestic raja in profile view holding a sword, standing on an ornate carpet. He has the "rounded foreheads, elongated eyes with edges upturned and slightly hooked noses," (Chakraverty, Indian Miniature, pp. 71 - 72) seen in some Rajasthani miniatures. He wears a red turban and jama embroidered with gold, and a contrasting green patka with pearl tassels. Strings of pearls adorn his neck and his sarpech, armbands and bracelet are set with precious stones.

KISHANGARH, CIRCA 1830
Inscribed in Nagari,"Ra(ja) Amar Singh Rathod of Nagaur" on painted surface
Gouache on paper heightened with gold
Image: 9.75 x 6.75 in (24.7 x 17.1 cm)
Folio: 12.5 x 9.25 in (31.7 x 23.5 cm)

NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY

PROVENANCE
The Tandan Collection

This classic portrait shows a majestic raja in profile view holding a sword, standing on an ornate carpet. He has the "rounded foreheads, elongated eyes with edges upturned and slightly hooked noses," (Chakraverty, Indian Miniature, pp. 71 - 72) seen in some Rajasthani miniatures. He wears a red turban and jama embroidered with gold, and a contrasting green patka with pearl tassels. Strings of pearls adorn his neck and his sarpech, armbands and bracelet are set with precious stones.