Kharak Singh
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Kharak Singh is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man with a serious expression, dressed in rich red and green robes. His turban is decorated with pearls and jewels, and he holds a curved sword in one hand. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and clothing. The man’s jewelry and sword suggest he might be someone important. The painting’s soft colors and simple background look like it could be from a time when artists focused on realism. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A miniature portrait on ivory depicts Kharak Singh, a Sikh sardar, shown in profile facing left with head and shoulders visible. He wears a crimson turban and coat, a green strap, and a black beard, while holding the hilt of a sword in his right hand. The background consists of white and pale blue tones.
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