Krishna stealing. Inscribed beneath: ‘Churning, & young Krushen in one of his foolings of stealing curds and milk.’ 159 by 93 mm; page 250 by 184 mm. A girl churns curds in a yellow pot while the child Krishna steals up from behind.
Vina playing. Inscribed beneath: ‘Playing on musical Instrument called Beena.’ 159 by 94 mm; page 250 by 184 mm. A lady plays a ‘vina’ on a terrace with a servant.
Musicians. Inscribed on reverse: ‘A’ ‘Singing Girl playing upon a Tamboora - and accompanied by another female playing on a Duff’. 161 by 108 mm; page 271 by 197 mm. A lady seated on a terrace plays a ‘tambur’ with a girl tambourine-player.
Add.Or.2834-2860 Twenty-seven illustrations of goddesses, ladies and mythology. Jaipur, c.1850. Mounted in an album (formerly Album 70); presented 21 ...
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Add.Or.2834-2860 Twenty-seven illustrations of goddesses, ladies and mythology. Jaipur, c.1850. Mounted in an album (formerly Album 70); presented 21 April 1915. English inscriptions written by an Indian. Gouache with gold; double or triple borders of various colours; some of the borders ma...
Bhang. Inscribed on reverse: ‘A Woman straining Bang - a Faikeer, a Borah, and a Hindoo waiting to drink it.’ 157 by 108 mm; page 270 by 196 mm. A mother prepares ‘bhang’ with her husband and child on the terrace near her with a fakir and another man.
The duenna. Inscribed on reverse: ‘A Woman apparently condoling another, who appears in distress.’ 161 by 108 mm; page 268 by 198 mm. A girl is comforted by a duenna on a terrace.
Pigeons. Inscribed on reverse: ‘A lady amusing herself upon a terrace flying pidgeons. This also may be the figure of a dancing Girl.’ 159 by 106 mm; page 264 by 197 mm. A lady on a terrace beside a pigeon-house with perch.
A lady. Inscribed on reverse: ‘A lady superbly dressed, and followed by a young female cup bearer.’ 159 by 108 mm; page 273 by 199 mm. A lady stands on a terrace with a young servant in attendance.