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Painting of a Sikh nobleman (possibly Maharaja Karam Singh of Patiala State) being presented with a flower, circa 19th century — Unknown authorUnknown author

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Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 265216
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Painting of a Sikh nobleman (possibly Maharaja Karam Singh of Patiala State) being presented with a flower, circa 19th century

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Painting of a Sikh nobleman (possibly Maharaja Karam Singh of Patiala State) being presented with a flower. Place of Origin: India, Punjab state or Pakistan; Punjab province Date: approx. 1800-1900 Materials: Opaque watercolors on paper Dimensions: H. 7 1/2 in x W. 8 1/2 in, H. 19.1 cm x W. 21.6 cm (image); H. 9 1/4 in x W. 10 1.4 in, H. 23.5 cm x W. 26 cm (overall) Credit Line: Gift of the Kapany Collection Department: South Asian Art Collection: Painting Object Number: 1998.102 Not On View Culture: Sikh It is very similar to the following artwork: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Maharaja_Karam_Singh_of_Patiala_State_with_attendants.jpg

Artist / MakerUnknown authorUnknown author
Datecirca 19th century
Culture / OriginSikh miniature painting
Dimensions800×707 px (digital)
DepartmentMiniature Painting
TypeManuscript painting
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