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Project / Collection Vigne Collection Subject Sikhs Material Type Prints, Drawings and Paintings

1. Add Or 3170

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3170
Title:
A Sikh kneeling on a terrace
Scope & Content:
Portrait of a Sikh in orange turban and coat and pale yellow dress wearing a black shield on his back and kneeling on a terrace. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Native unknown’; on back ‘Native Drawing.’ Gouache; 6.75 by 5.25 ins.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1837
Extent:
1 Item

2. Add Or 3171

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3171
Title:
A Sikh sardar, probably Raja Suchet Singh
Scope & Content:
A Sikh sardar, probably Raja Suchet Singh (1801-44), standing facing left and wearing a white dress and turban. He has a black shield on his back and a sword in a crimson scabbard at his side. By a Lahore or Amritsar artist, Punjab Plains, c.1837. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Costume and at...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1837
Extent:
1 Item

3. Add Or 3172

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3172
Title:
Raja Karam Singh of Patiala (1813-45)
Scope & Content:
Raja Karam Singh of Patiala (1813-45). Punjab Plains, c.1855 (probably by a Lahore or Amritsar artist). Purchased 20 May 1971 (together with WD3110-3119 and Add.Or.3167-3171), from the collection of Godfrey Thomas Vigne, the early traveller in the Punjab and Himalayas who visited the Sikh cour...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1835
Extent:
1 Item

4. WD3116

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3116
Title:
Head and shoulders portrait of Sher Singh wearing a blue coat and green plumed turban. Artist(s): Vigne, Godfrey Thomas (1801-1863)
Scope & Content:
Head and shoulders portrait of Sher Singh wearing a blue coat and green plumed turban. Inscribed: ‘Shere Singh. Eldest adopted son of Runjeet Singh and present Maharajah of the Panjab etc.’ ‘Nov. 11th. Camp at Akora 1836. Drawn by author’. Water-colour; 27.2 by 19.8 cm. Note: Original dra...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1836
Extent:
1 Item

5. WD3117

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3117
Title:
Ranjit Singh (1780-1839). Half length wearing a green coat and turban; holding a white handkerchief. Artist(s): Vigne, Godfrey Thomas (1801-1863)
Scope & Content:
Ranjit Singh (1780-1839). Half length wearing a green coat and turban; holding a white handkerchief. Inscribed on reverse: ‘Portrait of the Maharajah Runjeet Singh aged 58. King of the Sikhs & ruler of the Panjab, Ladak, Kashmir & Peshawar. From an original portrait now in England an...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1837
Extent:
1 Item

6. WD3118

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3118
Title:
Nau Nihal Singh (1821-1840). Half length wearing a green turban and pink shawl. Artist(s): Vigne, Godfrey Thomas (1801-1863)
Scope & Content:
Nau Nihal Singh (1821-1840). Half length wearing a green turban and pink shawl. Inscribed: ‘No Nehal Sing aged 16. April 10th 1837. Runjeet Sing’s camp at the Chenab. Grandson of Runjeet Sing and Heir apparent. Only son of the present Maharajah Kurruk Sing. Killed by the fall of the beam’...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1837
Extent:
1 Item