Kharak Singh
1838
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1838
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Kharak Singh is a 1838 paint by Unknown, a company_painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows Maharaja Kharak Singh, a Sikh leader. He's dressed in traditional clothing and adorned with jewelry. The painting gives us a glimpse into his life, and a sub-fact is that he was brought up in a martial tradition from a young age. His story is also marked by struggles for power and health issues. You can learn more about portraits like this one at the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.
