A captivating portrait that bridges two worlds, this antique painting depicts a Rajput nobleman or Maharaja seated in a European-style upholstered chair. He is dressed in traditional white finery with a saffron sash and a jeweled turban, holding a walking stick—a symbol of gentlemanly status in the late 19th century. Notably, a golden halo glows behind his head, a traditional artistic convention used to signify his supreme power or semi-divine status. The composition, featuring pink roses at his feet and a vase on a side table, reflects the aesthetic of the British Raj era, where Indian courtly splendor met Victorian formality.

• *Era: Antique
• *Size: 16“(L) x 1“(D) x 11.5“(H) 
• *Material: Gouache / Pigment on Paper
• *Color: Multi
• *Subject: Seated Maharaja / Nobleman with Halo 
• *Style: Company School / Raj Era Portraiture
• *Origin: India
• *Condition: Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character & historical value.  
• **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.