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Page 26: two images, one portrait, the other a trade scene. Watercolour drawings.
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- 27118i
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About this work
Description
Dost Mohammed Khan was the King of Kabul and Ghazni, he was also Amir of Afghanistan 1836-1840, when he surrended to the British, he became Amir of Afghanistan again in 1841-1863
Physical description
1 drawing : watercolour, with indian ink and oxidised gold
Lettering
The man is cleaning the cotton. Purchaser.
Notes
Part of a collection in an album of Company drawings ranging in subject-matter from social scenes, trades, religious scenes and deities, gardens, sports and portraits. All drawn in watercolour, some with pencil and oxidised gold, some similar to the Kalighat style
Lettering note
Lettering continues: "Dost Mohd Khan, King of Kabul"
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 27118i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores