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Collection Area Visual Arts

201. Add Or 126

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Add Or 126
Title:
Purdah bullock cart
Scope & Content:
Purdah bullock cart. Inscribed: ‘6. Gaurey. Hindustanney Chariot.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

202. Add Or 127

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 127
Title:
Pony carriage (ekka)
Scope & Content:
Pony carriage (‘ekka’). Inscribed: ‘7. Ekkah’ ... ‘Hindustanney Buggy.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

203. Add Or 128

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 128
Title:
Bullock carriage (rath)
Scope & Content:
Bullock carriage ‘(rath).’ Inscribed: ‘8. Soaurey Ruth. Hindustanney Post Chaise.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

204. Add Or 129

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Add Or 129
Title:
Woman's litter
Scope & Content:
Woman’s litter. Inscribed: ‘9. Soaurey Doolley. Hindustanney Chair Palankeen.’ 1815 watermark.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

205. Add Or 130

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 130
Title:
Man knitting blue and white stockings
Scope & Content:
Man knitting blue and white stockings. Inscribed: ‘10. Mojah Bonnaunawallah. (Stocking Maker.)’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

206. Add Or 131

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Add Or 131
Title:
Gardener with a basket and vegetables
Scope & Content:
Gardener with a basket of fruit and vegetables. Inscribed: 11. ‘Maulley’ ... ‘Gardiner.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

207. Add Or 132

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 132
Title:
Sepoy, front and back view
Scope & Content:
Sepoy, front and back view. Inscribed: ‘12. Sepoy’ ... ‘Centinal.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

208. Add Or 133

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 133
Title:
Muslim woman cleaning cotton
Scope & Content:
Muhammadan woman cleaning cotton. Inscribed: ‘13. Mussulmauney. (a woman spining Cotton).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

209. Add Or 134

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 134
Title:
Persian teacher accompanied by his servant
Scope & Content:
Persian teacher accompanied by his servant. Inscribed: ‘14. Moonshee’ ... ‘(Persian Reader).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

210. Add Or 135

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Add Or 135
Title:
Muslim man and women of high rank
Scope & Content:
Muhammadan man and woman of high rank. Inscribed: ‘15. Sauzaudah & Sauzaudey. Sullateen. (Prince & Princess.)’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

211. Add Or 136

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 136
Title:
Messenger with letter and staff
Scope & Content:
Messenger with letter and staff. Inscribed: ‘16. Hircarrah Hindustanney. Peon.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

212. Add Or 137

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 137
Title:
Dog-boy with four dogs
Scope & Content:
Dog-boy with four dogs. Inscribed: ‘17. Dooriah’.... ‘Dog Matore.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

213. Add Or 138

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 138
Title:
Matchlock man
Scope & Content:
Matchlock man. Inscribed: ‘18. Bunduckchey. (a man Hindustanney Sepoy).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

214. Add Or 139

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 139
Title:
Woman bangle-seller with customer
Scope & Content:
Woman bangle-seller with customer. Inscribed: ‘19. Chooreywalley. (a Woman Selling Glass Jewells.)’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

215. Add Or 140

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 140
Title:
Glass-makers and their kiln
Scope & Content:
Glass-makers and their kiln. Inscribed: ‘20. Seeseegur’s Bhaultey’ ... ‘(Oven for making Lanthorn etc.)’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

216. Add Or 141

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 141
Title:
Bangle-makers and their kiln
Scope & Content:
Bangle-makers and their kiln. Inscribed: ‘21. Choorey wallah’s Bhaultey. (Oven for making Glass Jewells.)’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

217. Add Or 142

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 142
Title:
Maker of hookah-bases and his kiln
Scope & Content:
Maker of hookah -bases and his kiln. Inscribed: ‘22. Bhauties Goor Goories. (Oven for Goor Goories.)’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

218. Add Or 143

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 143
Title:
Firework-maker carrying lanterns.
Scope & Content:
Firework-maker carrying lanterns. Inscribed: ‘23. Autusbauz. (a Man Making and Selling Cracker etc.)’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

219. Add Or 144

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 144
Title:
Peddler with customer
Scope & Content:
Pedlar with customer. Inscribed: ‘24. Bausauttey. (a Man Selling Knives and Seizers etc.)’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

220. Add Or 145

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 145
Title:
Woman sweetmeat-seller and her customer
Scope & Content:
Woman sweetmeat-seller and her customer. Inscribed: ‘25. Haulwauiun. (A Woman Sweet Meat Seller).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

221. Add Or 146

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 146
Title:
Grain-seller with assistant and customer
Scope & Content:
Grain-seller with assistant and customer. Inscribed: ‘26. Goledar’ ... ‘(Selling Rice).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

222. Add Or 147

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 147
Title:
Spice-seller and customer
Scope & Content:
Spice-seller and customer. Inscribed: ‘27. Pussaurey. (Spice Seller).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

223. Add Or 148

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 148
Title:
Hindu schoolmaster with four pupils
Scope & Content:
Hindu schoolmaster with four pupils Inscribed: ‘28. Gooroo. (Teacher Boys).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

224. Add Or 149

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 149
Title:
Muslim schoolmaster with two pupils
Scope & Content:
Muhammadan schoolmaster with two pupils. Inscribed: ‘29. Meeauzie. (Parzee Reader) or Teacher.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

225. Add Or 150

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 150
Title:
Garland and flower seller
Scope & Content:
Garland and flower seller. Inscribed: ‘30. Mauley. (Flowerman).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

226. Add Or 151

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 151
Title:
Woman grinding
Scope & Content:
Woman grinding. Inscribed: ‘31. Jantah Pesnawalley. (a Woman Mill Grinder).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

227. Add Or 152

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 152
Title:
Seamstress seated with a child beside her.
Scope & Content:
Seamstress seated with a child beside her. Inscribed: ‘32. Sheenahaurey. (a Woman work with Needle).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

228. Add Or 153

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 153
Title:
Woman spinning cotton
Scope & Content:
Woman spinning cotton. Inscribed: ‘33. Churkah (Spinning Wheels.)’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

229. Add Or 154

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 154
Title:
Man selling hookah bases to a customer
Scope & Content:
Man selling hookah-bases to a customer. Inscribed: ‘34. Goor Goorey Batchanawallah. (a Man Selling Goor Goorey).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

230. Add Or 155

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 155
Title:
Butcher and his wife selling goat's flesh.
Scope & Content:
Butcher and his wife selling goat’s flesh. Inscribed: ‘35. Buckreeka Shaub. (a Man Selling Kid).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

231. Add Or 156

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 156
Title:
Seller of myrobalan water
Scope & Content:
Seller of myrobalan water. Inscribed: ‘36. Hurrauka Pauney Batchnawallah. (A man Selling Gall nuts water’ Note: ‘Harra’ is an astringent fruit (myrobalan) used as a dye and a digestive.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

232. Add Or 157

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 157
Title:
Potter at his wheel
Scope & Content:
Potter at his wheel. Inscribed: ‘37. Koomaur. (Earthen Pott Maker).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

233. Add Or 158

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 158
Title:
Money-lender's wife
Scope & Content:
Money-lender’s wife. Inscribed: ‘38. Mauhauzoney. Hindooney. (a Richmans Woman).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

234. Add Or 159

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 159
Title:
Cloth-seller with bundle and measuring stick
Scope & Content:
Cloth-seller with bundle and measuring stick. Inscribed: ‘39. Kauprah Batchanawallah. (Cloth Seller).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

235. Add Or 160

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 160
Title:
Jewellery-seller
Scope & Content:
Jewellery-seller. Inscribed: ‘40. Johurrey. (Selling Emerald Pearls etc.)’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

236. Add Or 161

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 161
Title:
Sweetmeat-seller
Scope & Content:
Sweetmeat-seller. Inscribed: ‘41. Haulwoye. (Grain Seller).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

237. Add Or 162

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 162
Title:
Gold-thread maker
Scope & Content:
Gold-thread maker. Inscribed: ‘42. Baudlah Pitnawallah (a Man Beating Gold and Silver String).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

238. Add Or 163

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 163
Title:
Gold and silver-leaf beater
Scope & Content:
Gold and silver-leaf beater. Inscribed: ‘43. Tubbuck. (a Man leaving Gold & Silver).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

239. Add Or 164

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 164
Title:
Man carrying water on a yoke
Scope & Content:
Man carrying water on a yoke. Inscribed: ‘44. Bongeewallah. (Water Carrier).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

240. Add Or 165

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 165
Title:
Water-carrier filling a goat skin with water from a skin carried by a bullock
Scope & Content:
Water-carrier filling a goat skin with water from a skin carried by a bullock. Inscribed: ‘45. Bheestey-Paukulka.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

241. Add Or 166

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 166
Title:
Water-carrier with a skin on his back
Scope & Content:
Water-carrier with a skin on his back. Inscribed: ‘46. Bheestee Mussuckwallah.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

242. Add Or 167

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 167
Title:
Betel-nut vendor with woman customer.
Scope & Content:
Betel-nut vendor with woman customer. Inscribed: ‘47. Tommoley. (a Man Selling Beettlenuts).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

243. Add Or 168

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 168
Title:
Perfume-seller
Scope & Content:
Perfume-seller. Inscribed: ‘48. Ghunddey. (a Man Selling Autor).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

244. Add Or 169

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 169
Title:
Seal-engraver and jewel cutter.
Scope & Content:
Seal-engraver and jewel-cutter. Inscribed: ‘49. Hauck Cock. (a Man Engraver on the Rings).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

245. Add Or 170

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 170
Title:
Two men dyeing cloth
Scope & Content:
Two men dyeing cloth. Inscribed: ‘50. Rungraze. (Dyer).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

246. Add Or 171

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 171
Title:
House-steward holding papers and pen-case. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
House-steward holding papers and pen-case. Inscribed: ‘Sirkar.’ Note: See Fanny Parks, ‘Wanderings,’ plate 16.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

247. Add Or 171-187

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 171-187
Title:
Add.Or.171-187 17 drawings depicting household servants, castes and tradesmen. By the Calcutta artist, Shaikh Muhammad Amir of Karraya, c.1846. Inscri ...
Scope & Content:
Add.Or.171-187 17 drawings depicting household servants, castes and tradesmen. By the Calcutta artist, Shaikh Muhammad Amir of Karraya, c.1846. Inscribed with titles and Add.Or.173-6, 178. 188 and 189 signed by the painter in English. Water-mark of 1845. Water-colour; 11 by 7.75 ins. Purch...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1845-1847
Extent:
17 items

248. Add Or 172

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 172
Title:
Door-keeper holding a staff. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Door-keeper holding a staff. Inscribed: ‘Darwan.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

249. Add Or 173

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 173
Title:
Steward holding bills; a palanquin and balustrade in the background. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Steward holding bills; a palanquin and balustrade in the background. Inscribed: ‘Diwan. S. Mohammed Ameer Pa’ Std at Kurraya’ (Shaikh Muhammad Amir, painter stationed at Karraya).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

250. Add Or 174

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 174
Title:
Valet ( Sirdar bearer ). Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Valet (Sirdar bearer). Inscribed: ‘S. Bearer. S. Mohammed Ameer. Pa’ Std at Kurraya.’ Note: 1845 water-mark.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

251. Add Or 175

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 175
Title:
Head table-servant holding a tureen. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Head table-servant holding a tureen. Inscribed: ‘Khansama. S. Mohammed Ameer. Par Std at Kurraya.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

252. Add Or 176

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 176
Title:
Wine and water-cooler holding a tumbler and bottle. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Wine and water-cooler holding a tumbler and bottle. Inscribed: ‘Abdar. S. Mohammed Ameer. Pa’ Std Kurraya.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

253. Add Or 177

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 177
Title:
Sweeper (mehtar ) with broom.. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Sweeper ‘(mehtar)’ with broom. Inscribed: ‘Matur.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

254. Add Or 178

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 178
Title:
Language-teacher (munshi) with walking stick.. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Language-teacher ‘(munshi)’ with walking stick. Inscribed: ‘Moonshee. S. Mohammed Ameer. Pa’ Std at Kurraya.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

255. Add Or 179

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 179
Title:
Language-teacher with stick. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Language-teacher with walking stick (duplicate of 177). Inscribed: ‘Moonshee.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

256. Add Or 180

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 180
Title:
Groom (sais ) with fly-whisk, holding a horse's reins. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Groom ‘(sais)’ with fly-whisk, holding a horse’s reins. Inscribed: ‘Sayees.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

257. Add Or 181

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 181
Title:
Coachman with whip. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Coachman with whip. Inscribed: ‘Cochman.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

258. Add Or 182

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 182
Title:
Water-carrier with goat-skin. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Water-carrier with goat-skin ‘(bihishti).’ Inscribed: ‘Bhishty.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

259. Add Or 183

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 183
Title:
Water-carrier with pots on a yoke. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Water-carrier with pots on a yoke. Inscribed: ‘Bankwalla.’ Note: ‘Bankwalla’ is a corruption of ‘bahangi wala,’ a porter who balances two loads at either end of a ‘bahangi’ (a yoke).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

260. Add Or 184

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 184
Title:
Brahmin with brass vessel and dish of flowers; river scene in background.. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Brahmin with brass vessel and dish of flowers; river scene in background. Inscribed: ‘Bruhman. S. Mohammed Ameer. Pa’ Std at Kurraya.’ Note: 1845 water-mark.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

261. Add Or 185

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 185
Title:
Women sweetmeat-seller (halwain) with customer. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Woman sweetmeat-seller ‘(halwain)’ with customer. Inscribed: ‘Hulwaen. S. Mohammed Am(eer).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

262. Add Or 186

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 186
Title:
Women sweetmeat-seller (halwain) with customer.. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Woman sweetmeat-seller ‘(halwain)’ with customer (duplicate of 185 with different colouring.) Inscribed: ‘Halwayen.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

263. Add Or 187

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 187
Title:
Cook (bawarchi) in his kitchen with oven and spit.. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
Scope & Content:
Cook ‘(bawarchi)’ in his kitchen with oven and spit. Inscribed: ‘Baborchee.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1846
Extent:
1 Item

264. Add Or 188

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 188
Title:
Raja Amar Singh (1787-98) of Tanjore
Scope & Content:
Raja Amar Singh of Tanjore (ruled 1787-98); full length portrait facing right, holding a rose in his left hand. Inscribed: ‘The Present Rajah of Tanjore - 1797 - Rajah Hammah Sing Bonisilie.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

265. Add Or 188-209

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 188-209
Title:
Add.Or.188-209 22 paintings portraying various trades and castes of South India. By a Tanjore artist, 1797. Gouache; 14 by 9 ins approx. Mostly inscri ...
Scope & Content:
Add.Or.188-209 22 paintings portraying various trades and castes of South India. By a Tanjore artist, 1797. Gouache; 14 by 9 ins approx. Mostly inscribed on back with titles by an Indian, writing in English; Add.Or.188 dated 1797. Purchased 4 September 1955. Note: Closely related to Add.Or...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797-1797
Extent:
22 items

266. Add Or 189

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 189
Title:
Vaisnava begging from a women; he holds a hand punkah and a begging bowl.
Scope & Content:
Vaishnava begging from a woman; he holds a hand punkah and a begging bowl Inscribed: ‘A Brahminy Beggar.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

267. Add Or 190

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 190
Title:
A man from the uplands (palaiyakkaran)
Scope & Content:
A man from the uplands (‘palaiyakkaran’); the man holds a spear and two horns; his wife a basket. Inscribed: ‘A Polygar - or Indian Highlander.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

268. Add Or 191

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 191
Title:
Soldier and wife
Scope & Content:
Soldier and wife; the man has a bow, arrows, sword and buckler. Inscribed: ‘An Indian Warrior.’ Note: Coloured version of Add.Or.1953
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

269. Add Or 192

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 192
Title:
Barber and his wife
Scope & Content:
Barber and wife; the man holds a razor and small bow, his wife holds another razor. Inscribed: ‘Ampticara or barber.’ Reproduced as plate 16 in Howes, J. 'Illustrating India: The Early colonial investigations of Colin Mackenzie'. Delhi: OUP, 2010.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

270. Add Or 193

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 193
Title:
Tanjore Maratha Brahmin and wife
Scope & Content:
Tanjore Maratha Brahmin and wife.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

271. Add Or 194

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 194
Title:
Blacksmith and wife
Scope & Content:
Blacksmith and wife;the man is holding a vice, the woman a pair of callipers. Inscribed: ‘Ironsmith.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

272. Add Or 195

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 195
Title:
Indian sepoy (36/13th Madras N.I.) and wife
Scope & Content:
Indian sepoy of the 36th Native Infantry and wife; the sepoy carries a musket and wears white shorts, a red jacket, blue cummerbund and a blue bonnet-shaped turban with white tufted cockade. His wife carries a brass bowl and a bundle on her head. Inscribed: ‘A Sepoy of the 36th Battn. N.I.’ N...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

273. Add Or 196

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 196
Title:
Brass-worker and wife.
Scope & Content:
Brass-worker and wife; the man holds several implements and a brass vessel; his wife carries a brass lampstand. Inscribed: ‘Kettle Smith Cast.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

274. Add Or 197

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 197
Title:
Silver-smith and his wife.
Scope & Content:
Silver-smith and wife; the man holds various implements, his wife carries a brass-bound box. Inscribed: ‘Silver Smith.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

275. Add Or 198

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 198
Title:
Fruit-seller and wife
Scope & Content:
Fruit-seller and wife; the man holds a bunch of bananas. Inscribed: ‘A Bazar Man. Shop Keepers. Fruiterer.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

276. Add Or 199

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 199
Title:
Governor of a fort and wife
Scope & Content:
Governor of a fort and wife; the man holds a rose, and his wife a betel leaf. Inscribed: ‘A Killidar (Governor of a Fort) and his wife.’ Note: Coloured version of Add.Or.1955.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

277. Add Or 200

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 200
Title:
Maratha commander of cavalry with his wife
Scope & Content:
Maratha commander of cavalry with his wife; the man holds a rose and has his left hand on the hilt of his sword. Inscribed: ‘A Mahratta Commander of Cavalry.’ Note: Coloured version of Add.Or.1954.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

278. Add Or 201

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 201
Title:
Torch-bearer and wife
Scope & Content:
Torch-bearer ‘(mashalchi)’ and wife; the man holds a torch and a vessel of oil, his wife carries a pitcher in a basket. Inscribed: ‘Masalche Cast and his wife.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

279. Add Or 202

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 202
Title:
Brahmin astrologer and wife
Scope & Content:
Brahmin astrologer and wife. Inscribed: ‘Sanntery Cara or bramina fortune teller.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

280. Add Or 203

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 203
Title:
Muslim noble and wife
Scope & Content:
Muslim noble and wife; the man holds a rose and a dagger, his wife a betel leaf. Inscribed: ‘Mogal Cast.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

281. Add Or 204

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 204
Title:
Arab and wife
Scope & Content:
Arab and wife; the man is armed with a sword and buckler and holds a rose, his wife holds a betel leaf. Inscribed: ‘Araube Cast.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

282. Add Or 205

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 205
Title:
Oil-seller and wife
Scope & Content:
Oil-seller and wife. Inscribed: ‘Isle Manger Cast’(i.e oil-monger).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

283. Add Or 206

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 206
Title:
Wrestler and wife
Scope & Content:
Wrestler and wife; the man has a dagger under his arm, his wife holds a betel leaf. Inscribed: ‘A Jattee answers to that of a Gladiator who performs.’ Note: Coloured version of Add.Or.1956.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

284. Add Or 207

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 207
Title:
Weaver and wife
Scope & Content:
Weaver and wife; the man has a piece of cloth over his shoulder and his wife is reeling thread.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

285. Add Or 208

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 208
Title:
Muslim mendicant and wife
Scope & Content:
Muslim mendicant and wife; the man holds a sword in his right hand and a bird cage in his left, his wife holds a rose.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

286. Add Or 209

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 209
Title:
Washerman and wife.
Scope & Content:
Washerman and wife; both figures carry bundles of clothes and the man also holds an earthen pitcher. Inscribed: ‘A Washerman.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1797
Extent:
1 Item

287. Add Or 210

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 210
Title:
The murder of Siyawush
Scope & Content:
The murder of Siyawush. A trifle rubbed and discoloured. A variegated rocky landscape with the central group in the lower foreground; spectators in the upper part of the miniature have cast their crowns to the ground and make gestures of grief and dismay. 13 by 12 cm. (Sotheby's, 16.v.1955, ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1450
Extent:
1 Item

288. Add Or 211

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 211
Title:
Five camels with riders accompanied by three men.
Scope & Content:
Five camels wearing decorated harnesses and green and orange saddle blankets. The rider on the lead camel is wearing a pink tunic and orange turban. One of the camels carries a large red and green flag, and another carries a pair of kettle drums. Two of the accompanying men appear to be holding ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

289. Add Or 211-232

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 211-232
Title:
Album of 22 unfinished drawings showing the durbar procession of Akbar II
Scope & Content:
22 drawings, bound into a volume, depicting a durbar procession of Akbar II. 11.5 by 17.5 ins.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

290. Add Or 211-304

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 211-304
Title:
Add.Or.211-304 Two unfinished sets of drawings intended as panoramas depicting durbar processions of Akbar II, Emperor of Delhi, 1806-37. By Delhi art ...
Scope & Content:
Add.Or.211-304 Two unfinished sets of drawings intended as panoramas depicting durbar processions of Akbar II, Emperor of Delhi, 1806-37. By Delhi artists, c.1820-25. Inscribed with names of individuals in Persian characters (transliterations added by India Office Library), also with colour n...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
96 items

291. Add Or 212

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 212
Title:
Three camels and one horse with riders, followed by a groom and attendants.
Scope & Content:
Procession of three camels being ridden by men wearing orange tunics and swords. The camels possibly have guns mounted on their saddles. Two of the attendants on foot hold spears and another carries as small table or stool. The groom holds a fly-whisk and cloth. The camels appear to be a more co...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

292. Add Or 213

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 213
Title:
Procession of three horses with grooms and attendants.
Scope & Content:
Three richly decorated horses with gold and jewel encrusted bridles and brightly coloured saddle blankets, in procession. The grooms carry fly-whisks and the attendants carry weapons. 27cm by 42cm
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

293. Add Or 214

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 214
Title:
Procession of four horses with grooms accompanied by two men.
Scope & Content:
Four horses wearing golden bridles and decorated saddles, each being lead by a groom carrying a fly-whisk. One of the horses appears to have been painted with orange paint on the lower torso and legs and on the upper torso in white paint. The painted horse is similar to a painted horse shown in ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

294. Add Or 215

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 215
Title:
Procession of four horses, three with grooms and one with a rider. Two men accompany on foot.
Scope & Content:
Procession of four horses, three with grooms and one being ridden. Two men accompany on foot. The horses all wear elaborate golden bridles and decorated saddles. Each of the three grooms holds a fly-whisk. The rider of the forth horse wears a green tunic with an orange overskirt and a sword. One...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

295. Add Or 216

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 216
Title:
Horse drawn carriage pulled by eight horses with four riders and eight grooms
Scope & Content:
Horse drawn carriage pulled by eight horses, four of which are being ridden by uniformed figures. The horses are accompanied by uniformed grooms who each hold fly-whisks. All the figures wear blue trousers, red tops or jackets with yellow cummerbunds. The riders also have yellow braiding on thei...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

296. Add Or 217

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 217
Title:
Horse drawn carriage pulled by four horses accompanied by two horse and riders, grooms and armed attendants.
Scope & Content:
Horse drawn carriage pulled by four horses, two of which are being ridden by uniformed men. The horses are accompanied by four grooms. A man rides on the footboard of the carriage. This figure appears to be the same as shown in Add.Or.250. The carriage is followed by two men on horse back who ar...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

297. Add Or 218

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 218
Title:
Two open palanquins with bearers accompanied by four horses with riders and attendants.
Scope & Content:
Two palanquins carried by bearers wearing orange tunics. One palanquin is golden, the other green with gold detailing. The palanquins are accompanied by attendants, some holding weapons, others carrying fly-whisks. Following the palanquins, are four horses and unidentified riders accompanied by ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

298. Add Or 219

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 219
Title:
Procession of soldiers carrying guns and musical instruments.
Scope & Content:
Procession of soldiers, all wearing dark blue tunics over green trousers with red belts tied round the waist. Six of the soldiers carry instruments, including drums, cymbals and horns. Three of the soldiers carry large flags, two red and green, one pale yellow. One soldier carries a water pouch...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

299. Add Or 220

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 220
Title:
Procession of uniformed soldiers, carrying rifles and a flag.
Scope & Content:
Procession of uniformed soldiers, one carrying a red and green flag, two others holding spears and the remainder carrying rifles. One figure in the foreground is carrying a water pouch and is pouring liquid into a cup. 27cm by 42cm
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

300. Add Or 221

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 221
Title:
Procession of uniformed soldiers accompanied by one rider on horseback.
Scope & Content:
Procession of uniformed soldiers wearing dark blue tunics over green trousers with red belts tied round the waist. Most of the figures carry rifles but two carry large red and green flags and four other figures carry lances/spears. One figure carries a water pouch and three figures at the front ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

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