Arkivism
Portrait of a man
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Portrait of a man

late 1700s · Gum tempera on paper

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About this work

Before creating final paintings, Pahari artists made drawings in order to perfect portraits or expressions. The curling side lock indicates that he is an unmarried youth with just the beginnings of a moustache. Areas of white paint around the outline of the face effectively erase prior attempts at drawing his profile. The artist used the same white paint to highlight the eyes, turban, and garment.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit linePortrait of a man, late 1700s. Northern India, Pahari kingdoms. Gum tempera on paper; overall: 7.3 x 5.5 cm (2 7/8 x 2 3/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Pamela Elizabeth Ward in loving memory of her parents, William E. and Evelyn Svec Ward, 2005.69
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