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Portrait of Maharaja Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma of Travancore
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This painting depicts a portrait of Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma, the Maharaja of Travancore (r. 1846-1860).
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 Maharaja Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma of Travancore
Description:
This painting depicts a portrait of Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma, the Maharaja of Travancore (r.
1846-1860).
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