This lady or somebody who looked a lot like her*, much later in her life, declared an extraordinary state of emergency in India in 1975.
* Didnt manage to get the likeness 
Photo reference from Kamat.org
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Great rough style, it reminds me of oil pastels. I like this look because it gives more substance to a figure. Great portrait!
Beautiful rendition. Is that paint? Very nice.
Thank you
It’s digital. I’ve used an art pen and oils in ambient designs software, Art Rage 2.
i find it amazing really! good idea!
this is great! love the shadows on the face!
Who is the artist of this picture?
the digital sketch is by me based on a reference found on the web. the lady in the picture is supposed to be indira gandhi.