Santosh K Sharma depicts a soldier from the 1912 Governor's Body Guard Madras, capturing the refined elegance of one of the British Raj's most prestigious units. The artist's precise watercolor technique brings to life every detail of the ceremonial uniform, from the ornate gold braiding and aiguillettes to the distinctive striped turban, embodying the calculated splendor of colonial military display.

This 2015 watercolor on paper by the Indian National Award winner exemplifies the British East India Company's use of extravagant uniforms as symbols of imperial authority. Inspired by the historic ambiance of Delhi's Imperial Hotel Polo Lounge, the piece captures the brick-red tunic, black trousers, and gleaming ceremonial sword that distinguished the governor's elite guards. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and confident handling of the medium creates a classic representation of military precision at the height of the British Empire.