Prithvi Singh (r.1840-1879), 15th Maharaja of Kishangarh c. 1887

Albumen print | 13.6 x 9.5 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2107605

Calcutta, Bombay & Simla : Bourne & Shepherd (active 1864-1900s)

Prithvi Singh (r. 1840-1879), 15th Maharaja of Kishangarh c. 1887

Description

Photograph of Prithvi Singh the 15th Maharaja of Kishangarh. He is seated in a full length portrait and faces three-quarters to the left. He rests his left arm on the side of a table that is covered with a decorated cloth. His right hand rests on the handle of a sword. He wears a bead necklace and a headdress that is also adorned with jewels and beads.

Provenance

From an album of photographs presented to Queen Victoria by Dr John William Tyler, 15th January 1887
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Calcutta, Bombay & Simla : Bourne & Shepherd (active 1864-1900s)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Prithvi Singh, Maharaja of Kishangarh (1840-79)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

card

albumen print

Measurements

13.6 x 9.5 cm (image) (image)
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Photographs
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visual works
photographs
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Asia
India
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Alternative title(s)

H.H. The Maharajah of Hishengarh [Indian Chiefs, 1887: 01/0162]