Shivaji Maharaj - II

This is a rare advertising print from the National Aniline & Chemical Company, USA, featuring the acclaimed warrior Shivaji Maharaj mounted on a horse.
Shivaji Bhonsle was an acclaimed warrior king and a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan. In 1674, he was crowned the chatrapati (monarch) of his realm in Raigad. Over the course of his life, he engaged in alliances and hostilities with the Mughal Empire, and also with the British, French and Portuguese colonial powers. He was a pro-nationalist and hero of the Hindu community, particularly in the state of Maharahstra.
There is some time related damage to the frame on the top centre and the bottom right. The artwork measures 20" x 14", and with the frame, the size is 21" x 15".