Maharaja Balwant Singh of Ratlam (r. 1825–29) in Procession with His Relatives and Courtiers, 1825. Kushala (Indian, active c. 1825). Gum tempera, gold and silver on paper; x cm (11 x 12 7/8 in.). 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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