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Portrait of Rana Amar Singh II at Worship
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The drawing depicts Rana Amar Singh II (r. 1698-1710) of Mewar sitting cross-legged and in profile. On his forehead is an ochre-colored tilaka, a mark worn on a daily basis or especially for special religious occasions and rites. A green cloth draped over this right hand and the saffron-colored scarf draped over his bare-chest implies he is in the process of worship. He is adorned with bracelets, rings, an earring, and several necklaces, made of pearls and precious stones, as well as a large pendants. Rajput style, Mewar school.
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1983 - 2008 ) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009 ) gift; to Harvard Art Museum.
Notes:
Object was part of long-term loan to Museum in 1983.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum The Stuart Cary Welch Collection Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch
Title: Portrait of Rana Amar Singh II at Worship
Description:
The drawing depicts Rana Amar Singh II (r.
1698-1710) of Mewar sitting cross-legged and in profile.
On his forehead is an ochre-colored tilaka, a mark worn on a daily basis or especially for special religious occasions and rites.
A green cloth draped over this right hand and the saffron-colored scarf draped over his bare-chest implies he is in the process of worship.
He is adorned with bracelets, rings, an earring, and several necklaces, made of pearls and precious stones, as well as a large pendants.
Rajput style, Mewar school.
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