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Portrait of a man
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Pahari artists made multiple sketches before combining elements into a finished painting. Sketches were kept in artist family collections, rather than sold. This man may have been one member of a group of nobles, each one slightly differentiated.
| Artist / Maker | Northern India, Pahari kingdoms |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1700s |
| Culture / Origin | Northern India, Pahari kingdoms |
| Medium | Gum tempera on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall: 7.3 x 5.5 cm (2 7/8 x 2 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Drawing |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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