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Maharaja Balwant Singh of Ratlam (r. 1825–29) in Procession with His Relatives and Courtiers

Kushala (Indian, active c. 1825)1825

The Cleveland Museum of Art

The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, United States

A young raja (king) rides a brown stallion, larger than the others in the center of the composition. The speed of his gallop is indicated by the flying ends of the Raja’s turban. A group of his horsemen turn their heads around to admire his glory, while another party riding behind him follow their king’s lead in obedience.

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  • Title: Maharaja Balwant Singh of Ratlam (r. 1825–29) in Procession with His Relatives and Courtiers
  • Creator: Kushala (Indian, active c. 1825)
  • Date Created: 1825
  • Physical Dimensions: 27.9 x 32.7 cm (11 x 12 7/8 in.)
  • Type: Painting
  • Rights: CC0
  • External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/2018.152
  • Medium: gum tempera, gold and silver on paper
  • Fun Fact: The Raja was probably in his early teens when this picture was painted.
  • Department: Indian and Southeast Asian Art
  • Culture: Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Devgarh
  • Credit Line: Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund
  • Collection: Indian Art
  • Accession Number: 2018.152
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