Portraits in princely India, 1700-1947

Llewellyn-Jones, Rosie (ed.)

This book examines the rulers at war, at play, in the durbar, visiting shrines, temples, and mosques, and receiving ambassadors. The stories behind the portraits: why they were commissioned, who commissioned them, what the rulers wished to say, are also examined. The arrival of European painters in the late 18th century presented a new opportunity for Indian rulers to commission self-portraits ...

Series: Marg: Vol.59 No.4, June 2008

Publisher: Marg Foundation

USD 65.00

Note: Forwarding by air/ courier inclusive in price.