India : a gathering of Hindu ascetics (sadhus) at a religious festival: in the background, the Union flag flies over a British military fortification. Watercolour, ca. 1880 (?).

The sadhus are depicted in a relaxed mood, some sitting or reclining, some leaning against a low wall; background left are two elephants; background centre, some men are sitting on a dais, one fanning a sadhu seated under a canopy; background right, a troop of red-uniformed soldiers are marching downhill, led by two officers on horseback