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Purniya, Chief Minister of Mysore
Thomas Hickey
1801 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century portrait of an Indian statesman, featuring rich gold textiles and a commandingly warm, authoritative presence.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with rich warm-brown color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1801 by Thomas Hickey, this masterful portrait depicts Purniya, the first Chief Minister of the princely state of Mysore. The work is noted for its meticulous rendering of the shimmering gold jama and the deep crimson of the sash, set against a classical architectural backdrop with a statue of Justice that signifies his administrative wisdom.
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