Description
The ruler of the Hindu kingdom in southern Rajasthan is depicted in the manner of a Mughal portrait. His muslin tunic is belted with a sash that has flowering plants embroidered on the border, which was popularized at the court of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Other Mughal characteristics include the color of the background and the flowering plants along the lower border. Sandalwood paste explains the dark areas around his chest and arms.
Provenance
George Bickford [1901–1991] and Clara Louise Gehring Bickford [1903–1985], Cleveland Heights, OH (by 1975); Dr. Norman Zaworski [1920–2013], Cleveland, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art (?–1991); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (1991–)
Accession Number
1991.170
Medium
Gum tempera and gold on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 23.8 x 20.3 cm (9 3/8 x 8 in.)
Classification
Painting
Credit Line
Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski
