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Tara Singh Ghaiba — Atelier of Purkhu of Kangra

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Written by: Leon SatoSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 265305
Atelier of Purkhu of Kangra

Tara Singh Ghaiba

StatusReference work · Not for sale
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Miniature painting of Tara Singh Ghaiba (middle, yellow turban, also spelt as 'Gheba') of the Dallewalia Misl with flywhisk attendant to the right and young boy to the left (likely one of his sons). Pahari Sikh from workshop of Purkhu of Kangra, ca.1775. Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh (Goswamy & Smith 2006).

Artist / MakerAtelier of Purkhu of Kangra
Datecirca 1775date QS:P,+1775-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Culture / OriginSikh miniature painting
Dimensions1464×2048 px (digital)
DepartmentMiniature Painting
TypeManuscript painting
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Image & data: Wikimedia Commons, CC0 / Public Domain.

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