Colours on paper. India, Rajasthan, dated 1925
Extraordinarily fine depiction focusing on the Maharaja, who lived in the 15th century, in white clothing. He is holding a sword in his hands; another is fastened to his waist with a round shield in front. He is wearing plenty of jewelry and has circular nimbus behind his head. The painting was previously in the collection of an emperor; it is stamped on the back “… Collection of H. H. Maharaja Bikanerâ€. Dated beside in handwriting. Good condition, two torn out pieces in the page corners covered by the passe-partout.
PICTURE 23 x 15 CM, PAGE 31,4 x 22 CM
From the collection of the Maharaja Bikaner, acquired in 1964. Acquired in the 80’s in New Delhi by a German collector