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Portrait of Maharaja Duleep Singh (1838-1893), c. 1861. Creator: Anonymous
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Portrait of Maharaja Duleep Singh (1838-1893), c. 1861. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Maharaja Duleep Singh (1838-1893), c. 1861. Private Collection
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Albumin Photo Duleep Singh Great Britain
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This portrait captures the regal presence of Maharaja Duleep Singh (1838-1893), the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire in Punjab, India. The photograph, taken around 1861, showcases Maharaja Duleep Singh in his prime, dressed in traditional Sikh attire with a flowing turban and a decorative sword at his side. His piercing gaze and strong facial features exude an air of authority and determination. Maharaja Duleep Singh came to power at a young age after the British annexation of the Sikh Empire in 1849. He was sent to England and raised as a British subject, but he never forgot his roots or his birthright. He spent the latter part of his life advocating for the rights of the Sikh community and working to regain some measure of control over Sikh religious institutions. The photograph is an anonymous work from the late 19th century, a time when portrait photography was becoming increasingly popular in Europe and India. The use of the albumen process, a photographic printing technique that produced high-quality, detailed images, would have made this portrait a prized possession for any collector or admirer of fine art. The portrait's rich tonality and sharp detail bring Maharaja Duleep Singh's story to life, offering a glimpse into the complex history of the Sikh Empire and its last ruling monarch.
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