Portrait of Maharaja Duleep Singh (1838-1893). Creator: Pound, Daniel John (1820-1894)
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Portrait of Maharaja Duleep Singh (1838-1893). Creator: Pound, Daniel John (1820-1894)
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This stunning portrait captures the regal presence of Maharaja Duleep Singh (1838-1893), the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire in Punjab, India. The portrait was created by renowned British artist Daniel John Pound (1820-1894) in the technique of stipple engraving. Pound was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to bring depth and texture to his works. Maharaja Duleep Singh is depicted in the portrait wearing traditional Sikh attire, with a flowing turban and a long beard. His piercing gaze and strong jawline convey a sense of authority and determination. The intricate patterns and rich colors of his clothing and turban are rendered with exceptional precision, highlighting Pound's mastery of the stipple engraving technique. The Maharaja's story is one of power, exile, and eventual restoration. Born in 1838, he came to power at the young age of five when his father, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, died. However, in 1849, he was exiled to Britain along with his mother and younger sister following the British annexation of the Sikh Empire. He spent the next 30 years in England, where he was raised as a Christian and became a British subject. In 1885, he was restored to his former position as Maharaja of the Punjab by the British, but he spent the remainder of his life in relative obscurity. This portrait of Maharaja Duleep Singh is a testament to the rich cultural history of the Sikh Empire and the complexities of the relationship between the British and the Indian subcontinent during the colonial period. It is a fine example of the artistic talents of Daniel John Pound and the enduring legacy of the subjects he portrayed.
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