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Album of Indian Portraits

Unknown artist, early 17th–18th century

74 drawings mounted in an album of European manufacture circa 1792 by an unknown Anglo-Indian who has added his comments. Major Polier added it to his collection circa 1775. Includes two early portraits with the full face of the emperor Jahangir in old age. Profile of Shah Jahan in his prime, circa 1628, signed Chitaman. A drawing of a lion (main illustration). The other portraits are much later.

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Album of Indian Portraits, early 17th–18th century

Date supported

1935

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