An Indian man of the "China caste" and his wife. Gouache painting.
- Date:
- [1815?]
- Reference:
- 728685i
- Part of:
- Indian practitioners of trades, crafts, and professions. Gouache paintings, 18--.
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Description
Both are richly dressed. The man holds a sword in his right hand. The woman holds a colourful bird on her left hand
Publication/Creation
[1815?]
Physical description
1 painting : gouache, with indian ink and gold ; image approximately 21 x 22 cm
Lettering
China cast. Worship Arudo. Language Malabar. Reside in different parts of the coast Cormandel. Men are famous writers, employed by the kings and individuals.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 728685i
Creator/production credits
Attributed to a painter from Tanjore (Thanjavur)
Type/Technique
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Where to find it
volume I
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