Portrait of a Guru Standing

Description

The Lahore Durbar in all its splendour This work centres on Courtly Life, a subject that sits at the heart of the museum's telling of Sikh history and continues to draw visitors into the world it depicts. Painted in 19th Century, it reflects the artistic traditions of Punjab, India, where colour, composition and fine detail were used to honour figures and moments of lasting significance. As an example of painting in the collection, it shows the care with which such works were commissioned, preserved and handed down through generations. The piece invites close looking: every figure, garment and architectural detail carries meaning, rewarding viewers who return to it again and again. Held under accession number MFAB-206, it forms part of a growing record that the Sikh History Museum maintains so that these stories remain accessible to researchers, families and future generations. Together with the works displayed alongside it, this piece helps trace the wider narrative of courage, devotion and artistry that defines the Sikh heritage the museum exists to share.

This museum record preserves the object's cultural context, material history and relationship to Sikh heritage. It supports continued learning, research and appreciation for future generations.