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Raja Bikram Singh of Guler smoking a hookah
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The portrait of Raja Bikram Singh is the earliest depiction of a Guler chief and was produced in Chamba, possibly under the patronage of Raja Chattar Singh (r. 1664–90). The painting bears several features of early portraiture in Chamba—a straight Hookah pipe, striped trousers, large bolsters, and the sitting posture of the raja.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Himachal Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1678–90 |
| Culture / Origin | Northern India, Pahari kingdoms, Himachal Pradesh |
| Medium | gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Page: 21.7 x 28.8 cm (8 9/16 x 11 5/16 in.); Image: 17.2 x 24.4 cm (6 3/4 x 9 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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