The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of March 16, 2026
Three of Sri Tung Bahadur's Favorite Wives and His Youngest Son
c. 1870
(British, active India, 1868–2016)
Image: 21.7 x 27.3 cm (8 9/16 x 10 3/4 in.)
Jo Hershey Selden Fund 2024.8
Location: Not on view
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This portrait shows three of the thirteen wives of the ruler of Nepal.Description
Jung Bahadur Rana (1817-1877), prime minister and ruler of Nepal from 1846-1877, made the governmental systems of England and France the models for his modernization of his country’s governance. His admiration for Europe led to the women of his court incorporating aspects of European fashion into their dress, such as the voluminous skirts and shawls seen here.- {{cite web|title=Three of Sri Tung Bahadur's Favorite Wives and His Youngest Son|url=false|author=Bourne & Shepherd|year=c. 1870|access-date=16 March 2026|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}
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