Commissioned over the years between 1878 and 1940, this portfolio of portraiture presented in this volume remains a strong visual legacy of the Royal House of Kapurthala as expressed through the European eye. It tells of the distinct relationship between painter and subject within the social and cultural milieu of artistic patronage during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This catalogue provides a contextual appraisal to chart the long-overlooked provenance of these works within a historical framework with salient biographical details of these artists representing six nationalities. Each one offers a fascinating story and impressive catalogue raisonné; many were celebrated at the Paris Salon and Royal Academy, others featured at the Simla Fine Arts Exhibition, or were active in the Princely courts of India. Many names still resonate, whilst others remain unsung. A much overdue tribute to recognise and document their work collectively.

• Hardcover: 242 pages
• Publisher: White Falcon Publishing; 1 edition (November 2026)
• Author: Meera Basant Kaur
• ISBN-13: 9789376314843
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inch