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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2009.202.87
People
Unknown Artist
Title
Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota with Attendants, G.B. Malleson, and another Englishman
Classification
Drawings
Work Type
drawing
Date
c. 1840
Places
Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Kota
Culture
Indian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/217018

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
Dimensions
26.5 x 45.5 cm (10 7/16 x 17 15/16 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1969 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum.

Notes:
Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1969.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Stuart Cary Welch Collection, Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch
Accession Year
2009
Object Number
2009.202.87
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Under a large canopy is Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (r. 1828-1866), wearing a bright yellow robe (jama) and adorned with a halo. He leans against a large pink cylindrical pillow with a black shield in front of him. He gestures towards a male figure to his left, dressed in an English officer’s blue jacket and cap. Based on his distinct features, particularly his prominent nose, he has been identified as Officer George Bruce (G.B.) Malleson. Behind Malleson and facing the other direction is another English officer who remains unidentified. He rests his hand under his chin as he faces an Indian attendant, dressed in a blue robe and red turban, who carries a large black shield. On the left side of the image are two attendants carrying fly whisks and two noblemen, both carrying black shields. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Exhibition History

  • 32Q: 2590 South and Southeast Asia, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 09/04/2021 - 01/06/2022

Verification Level

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