Coinciding with the new Maharaja exhibition at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco docent Eileen Bitten will present highlights of the nearly 200 works organized for the show by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
From the pomp and circumstance of a royal procession to the inner sanctum of a courtly palace, Maharaja investigates the splendor and magnificence of India’s rulers from the 1700s to the mid-20th century, giving the audience a glimpse during eras of shifting political powers and tumultuous change. It brings to life the rich world of India’s Maharajas, through elaborate jewelry, ornate weaponry, royal costumes and stunning artworks.
