c. 1837-1840
Set against a plain background is a male figure. He is seated on a blue and white carpet and against a large brown container. He wears a long tunic (kurta) with blue flowers and a blue waist sash. He holds a large red fabric with blue flowers in front of him, which obscures his lap. He has a pink turban and a mustache. Next to his right side is a pair of scissors and a black container. Underneath the depiction, written in cursive and black ink is: “Durzee”, which refers to a personal tailor. Company School.
18.6 x 12.2 cm (7 5/16 x 4 13/16 in.)
Watercolor, ink and graphite on paper; Company School
19th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Pahari Style, Kangra School
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper
19th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th-19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
19th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th-19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper; Pahari School
19th centuryIndian