An Indian man and his wife. Gouache painting.
- Date:
- [1815?]
- Reference:
- 728674i
- Part of:
- Indian practitioners of trades, crafts, and professions. Gouache paintings, 18--.
- Pictures
- Online
Selected images from this work
View 1 imageAbout this work
Description
Both are richly dressed. The man wears a gold hat and holds a dagger. The woman holds a lute or similar instrument
Publication/Creation
[1815?]
Physical description
1 painting : gouache, with indian ink and gold ; image approximately 19.5 x 21 cm
Lettering
Paetany cast. Worship Mahomet. Language Paetany. Natives of Hydrabad. Trade: soldiers and every other military occupation. Their wives kept at home and are fond of music.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 728674i
Creator/production credits
Attributed to a painter from Tanjore (Thanjavur)
Type/Technique
Languages
Subjects
Where to find it
volume I
Location Status Access Closed stores