An Indian man and his wife. Gouache painting.

Date:
[1815?]
Reference:
728674i
Part of:
Indian practitioners of trades, crafts, and professions. Gouache paintings, 18--.
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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.

Creator/production credits

Attributed to a painter from Tanjore (Thanjavur)

Reference

Wellcome Collection 728674i

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