A young Hill Rana or Ruler of one of the petty states, Emily Eden, Lithograph, 57x47 cms.

Born in 1797, Emily was an English poet, novelist and dedicated artist. She accompanied her brother, George - Lord Auckland (1784-1849) to India where he served as Governor-General from 1835-1842. Emily Eden captured the fl ora, fauna and ethnic features of Indian people in a large number of lithographs.
This lithograph shows a young Rana seated with his eyes directed away from the onlooker. The posture attributes authority to his form. A sword is appropriately positioned in his hands, the ends of which rest on his legs. A bow along with the sword is also seen with a pointed tail. Dressed in traditional Indian attire, his white choga complements the dark pyjama. The composition is minimal in its background with his seat shown through fi ne brush strokes.

Portfolio Name: Company Paintings in Rashtrapati Bhawan
Source: Lalit Kala Akademi