“Bhusti”
c. 1837-1840
Description
Set against a plain background is a male figure. He wears a white shirt with three-quarter length sleeves that buttons in the front below the chest. He also wears green trousers that are cuffed above the knee. He has on brown shoes that have toe ends that curl inward. He carries a large brown object on his back, with the strap around the right shoulder. The left hand carries the end of this object, which appears to be fabric. The figure has a long mustache, hair that goes past his ears and curls down his neck, and a blue turban. Underneath the depiction, written in cursive and black ink is: “Bhusti”, which could refer to a member of the Sherpa community, Too Song Bhusti, in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Company School.
Dimensions
18.7 x 12.2 cm (7 3/8 x 4 13/16 in.)
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