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81. Add Or 11

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Add Or 11
Title:
Nanda and Garga
Scope & Content:
Nanda and Garga. Numbered ‘f.38’ on reverse in nagari. 124 by 100 mm. Nanda welcomes Garga in his house, the two men seated on low stools within a pillared chamber.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

82. Add Or 12

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Add Or 12
Title:
The infant Krishna
Scope & Content:
The infant Krishna. Numbered ‘f.29’ in nagari. 140 by 132 mm. Krishna is suckled by Yasoda in a courtyard outside her house.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

83. Add Or 13

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Title:
The Infant Krishna.
Scope & Content:
The infant Krishna. Numbered ‘f.15’ on reverse in nagari. 150 by 310 mm. The infant Krishna reveals himself as Visnu to Vasudeva and Devaki within the prison, while the guards sleep outside in the foreground.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

84. Add Or 14

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 14
Title:
Kansa, Devaki and Vasudeva
Scope & Content:
Kansa, Devaki and Vasudeva. Numbered.’f.23’ in nagari. 120 by 112 mm. Kansa addresses Devaki and Vasudeva who sit outside the prison, their shackles cast aside in the foreground.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

85. Add Or 15

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Title:
Harihar Kshetra festival at Sonpur. Artist(s): Sevak Ram (c.1770-c.1830)
Scope & Content:
The Harihar Kshetra festival at Sonepur, near Patna (Bihar). The river is thronged with boats; in the background the tents of the fair and in the foreground people embarking. Inscribed on back: ‘Herriher-Chitter is a place of worship dedicated to Herriher-nat’h-Mahadeva at Sonepoor in the Dist...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1807-1809
Extent:
1 Item

86. Add Or 15-19

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Add Or 15-19
Title:
Add.Or.15-19 5 drawings of Muhammadan and Hindu ceremonies. By Sevak Ram (c.1770-c.1830), a Patna artist, 1807-1809. Water-colour; 17 by 23 ins. Purch ...
Scope & Content:
Add.Or.15-19 5 drawings of Muhammadan and Hindu ceremonies. By Sevak Ram (c.1770-c.1830), a Patna artist, 1807-1809. Water-colour; 17 by 23 ins. Purchased 14 June 1954. Note: These drawings belonged to the first Earl of Minto, Governor-General of Fort William 1807-13. Other pictures from t...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1807-1809
Extent:
5 items

87. Add Or 16

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 16
Title:
Marriage procession of a Muslim bridegroom proceeding to the bride's house. Artist(s): Sevak Ram (c.1770-c.1830)
Scope & Content:
Marriage procession of a Muslim bridegroom proceeding to the bride’s house. The bridegroom in cloth of gold is riding on a white horse, preceded by a band and a procession of men carrying trays of sweetmeats on their heads. Behind follow gentlemen in a tonjon, on horseback and on elephants. I...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1807-1809
Extent:
1 Item

88. Add Or 17

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Add Or 17
Title:
Hook-swinging ceremony (charak puja ). Artist(s): Sevak Ram (c.1770-c.1830)
Scope & Content:
Hook-swinging festival ‘(charak puja)’ being held in an open space in front of a large European-style house.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1807-1809
Extent:
1 Item

89. Add Or 18

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Add Or 18
Title:
Muharram festival. Artist(s): Sevak Ram (c.1770-c.1830)
Scope & Content:
The Muharram festival; prayers being held in the imambara. Inscribed on back: ‘Mohurrum is a mournful ceremony held by the Mussulmans in commemoration of the death of Hassan and Hossein, the Grandsons of Mohammed. The drawing represents them at prayers. Sheiwak Ram, delt. 1807.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1807-1809
Extent:
1 Item

90. Add Or 19

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 19
Title:
Durga puja. Artist(s): Sevak Ram (c.1770-c.1830)
Scope & Content:
Durga puja. To the left an image of Durga on the verandah of a house before which a goat is being sacrificed in the courtyard. Inscribed on back: ‘Doorga-Puja. A religious festival held in honour (sic) Devi, and in commemoration of her victory over the giant Doorg, in consequence of which she...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1807-1809
Extent:
1 Item

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