Six paintings of tradespeople, servants and mendicants
Tanjore, circa 1820
Tanjore, circa 1820
watercolours on paper, three with embossed European coat of arms or insignia, all laid down on separate sheets of paper (numbered), two with identifying inscriptions in English, Brahman Devotee of Langan Caste and Craftsman for Tent, unframed
paintings 258 x 193 mm. and smaller; sheets 285 x 227 mm.(6)
paintings 258 x 193 mm. and smaller; sheets 285 x 227 mm.(6)
Sold for
£1,440
inc. premium
Footnotes
- The painting of the Brahman has the faint outline of the original underdrawing, in a different position on the page.
Category: Islamic and Oriental Art / Islamic and Indian Art
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