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Portrait of Amar Singh II of Mewar (© V&A Picture Library)
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© V&A Picture Library

Portrait of Amar Singh II of Mewar

Artist: Indian

Location: Victoria and Albert Museum

Date: 1735 - 1740

Materials: opaque watercolour on cotton

Dimensions: 213 x 127 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £7,500 (Total: £22,500)

Vendor: Spink

Review number: 4462 (1997)

Provenance:
Formerly in the Udaipur Royal Collection

Description:
Depicts a rajastani ruler almost in profile. He holds a sword in his right hand. His left hand is raised and holds a flower. His robe is splashed with orange paint to suggest that he has been participating in the Holi festival.

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