A standing portrait of an elderly Raja Man Singh of Amber (r. 1589-1614AD),Jaipur, Rajasthan, circa 1850, gouache on paper heightened with gilt, shown haloed and resting on his sword, standing above a bed of grass and flowers, a darkening sly above, one line of davangarari, 24.1 x 14cm. Raja man Singh was the trusted general of the Mughal emperor Akbar who included him amongst one of the navratnas 'nine jewels' of the royal court. He was appointed governor of Bihar, Orissa and later Bengal. \under Jehangir he served in the Deccan where he died. Raja Man Singh was also responsible for a number of temples, including Vrindavan. Provenance: Private collection, GermanyPlease refer to department for condition report