Sir Bhupindra Singh, Maharaja of Patiala

Sitterback to top

• Sir Bhupindra Singh, Maharaja of Patiala (1891-1938), Indian ruler. Sitter in 12 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Vandyk (active 1881-1943). Artist associated with 592 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Wearing a modest amount of the Patiala jewels. Some of these were reset in the early 1930s by Boucheron and Cartier in Paris. The six-pointed diamond star on the Maharaja's chest contains a portrait of a very young Queen Victoria in court dress.

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Costumes and national dress
• Diversity
• Hats and head-attire
• Jewellery