Raja Heera Singh
Artist
Emily Eden
(British, 1797 - 1869)
Printer
Lowes Cato Dickenson
(British, 1819 - 1908)
Publisher
J. Dickenson and Son
(British)
Date1844
CultureSikh
MaterialsHand-painted chromolithograph on paper
DimensionsH. 23 in x W. 17 1/2 in, H. 58.4 cm x W. 44.4 cm
Credit LineGift of the Kapany Collection
Object number1998.63.7
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsPrints And Drawings
On View
Not on viewInscribedPrint Sellers by Special Appointment to Her Majesty and H.R.H. the Duchess of Kent
More InformationEmily Eden notes that “Raja Heera Singh, who is here represented, was a marked personal favourite of Runjeet [Ranjit] Singh, and was admitted to sit in his presence, when that favor was denied to the other courtiers.” Rich silk garments, jewelry of gold and precious stones, and handsome weapons bedeck the young nobleman, creating a proud and dashing impression.
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