An Indian water-carrier and his wife. Gouache painting.
- Date:
- [1815?]
- Reference:
- 728684i
- Part of:
- Indian practitioners of trades, crafts, and professions. Gouache paintings, 18--.
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Description
The man carries on his shoulder an elaborate arched tabernacle containing two water pots tied in place with silk cords. The pots are marked with the letter x which refers to the key in the lettering. The woman holds an ornate fan and a cymbal (?)
Publication/Creation
[1815?]
Physical description
1 painting : gouache, with indian ink and gold ; image approximately 22 x 23.5 cm
Lettering
Carrier of water from the Ganges to the temples x the water pots
Creator/production credits
Attributed to a painter from Tanjore (Thanjavur)
Reference
Wellcome Collection 728684i
Type/Technique
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Where to find it
volume I
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