Unknown, Depictions of Maharajah Rajinder Singh (1870-1900) (left) of the former kingdom of Kapurthala and his Prince the Maharajah, 19th century. The Khanuja Family.
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Princely States of the Punjab: Sikh Art and History

Ongoing Located in Khanuja Family Sikh Heritage Gallery

In the 19th century, the Sikh empire flourished in the Punjab region of northwest India. Ruled by locals in alliance with the British Raj, these states and their palatial courts attracted artists, poets, and musicians. This latest exhibition in the Khanuja Family Sikh Heritage Gallery illuminates the regal stature of the period’s Sikh rulers through examples of state portraiture, precious jewelry, and military photography.

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ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

In the 19th century, the Sikh empire flourished in the Punjab region of northwest India. Ruled by locals in alliance with the British Raj, these states and their palatial courts attracted artists, poets, and musicians. This latest exhibition in the Khanuja Family Sikh Heritage Gallery illuminates the regal stature of the period’s Sikh rulers through examples of state portraiture, precious jewelry, and military photography.

Installation view of Princely States of the Punjab: Sikh Art and History, 2022, Phoenix Art Museum. Photo: Airi Katsuta.

Image credits: (Above) Installation view, Princely States of the Punjab: Sikh Art and History, 2022, Phoenix Art Museum. Photo: Airi Katsuta; (Header) Unknown, Depictions of Maharajah Rajinder Singh (1870-1900) (left) of the former kingdom of Kapurthala and his Prince the Maharajah, 19th century. The Khanuja Family.

EXHIBITION SPONSORS

Princely States of the Punjab: Sikh Art and History is organized by Phoenix Art Museum. It is made possible through the generosity of The Sikh Heritage Fund and the Papp Family Foundation.

All exhibitions at Phoenix Art Museum are underwritten by the Phoenix Art Museum Exhibition Excellence Fund, founded by The Opatrny Family Foundation, with additional major support provided by Joan Cremin.

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