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Ranjit Singh on his golden throne, c. 1830 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
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Ranjit Singh on his golden throne, c. 1830 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
5863251 Ranjit Singh on his golden throne, c.1830 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Mussavir, Yechu (19th century); 39.2x52.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839) is the most celebrated ruler among the Sikhs, a religious group founded in northern India by Guru Nanak in the 15th century. Although famously diminutive and disfigured by smallpox that left him blind in his left eye, Ranjit Singh was a charismatic and capable leader who unified the Sikh state of the Punjab and negotiated critically vital peace treaties with the British that staved off annexation of the region. Court assemblies such as this depict an idealized vision of the Sikh court; the Maharajas status is emphasized by his size and the halo, which is a convention borrowed from Mughal imperial portraiture. His sons and a favorite young courtier sit behind him in distinctive chairs based on early 19th-century English models while ministers, an astrologer, and holy men sit before him. The artist Yechu Mussavir worked in a style associated with courts in the Himalayan foothill region of the Punjab. Many paintings produced during this high point in Sikh history were painted by artists from these neighboring states who were attracted by opportunities to work in the flourishing Sikh center.); eSan Diego Museum of Art; Edwin Binney 3rd Collection; Indian, out of copyright
Media ID 23288982
© San Diego Museum of Art Edwin Binney 3rd Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The captivating print captures Maharaja Ranjit Singh on his golden throne, showcasing the grandeur and power of this celebrated Sikh ruler. Painted by Yechu Mussavir in the 19th century, the artwork measures 39.2x52.5 cm and is housed in the San Diego Museum of Art, USA. Despite being afflicted by smallpox that left him blind in one eye and physically disfigured, Ranjit Singh's charisma and leadership skills were unparalleled. He successfully unified the Sikh state of Punjab and skillfully negotiated peace treaties with the British to prevent annexation of the region. This court assembly painting presents an idealized vision of Sikh court life. The artist emphasizes Maharaja Ranjit Singh's status through his size and a halo borrowed from Mughal imperial portraiture. Positioned behind him are his sons and a favorite young courtier seated on distinctive chairs inspired by early 19th-century English models. In front of him sit ministers, an astrologer, and holy men who seek guidance from their revered leader. The artist Yechu Mussavir employed a style associated with courts in the Himalayan foothill region of Punjab during this prosperous period for Sikhs. Many paintings created during this time were produced by artists from neighboring states who were attracted to work within the flourishing Sikh center. This remarkable print offers viewers a glimpse into both historical significance and artistic excellence as it immortalizes Maharaja Ranjit Singh's legacy as an influential figure in Sikh history.
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