Kharak Singh
1835
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1835
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a Sikh ruler sitting stiffly in a pale room. He wears a simple white turban and loose clothes. His face looks tired, not proud. This is a rare portrait of Kharak Singh, who ruled Punjab briefly in the 1830s. He was kept under watch by rivals and died young. Look for more portraits at the Victoria and Albert Museum next time you're in London.
