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121. Add Or 4475

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Add Or 4475
Title:
A portrait of the naked ascetic Pothi Sadhu of Mathura
Scope & Content:
A portrait of the naked ascetic Pothi Sadhu of Mathura, who sits on an animal skin with his right foot caught up under his right armpit, and wearing just a green turban with a white cloth wound round it and over his mouth. Around him are positioned his garment, shoes, crutch, bow and bowls. By...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1816-1820
Extent:
1 Item

122. Add Or 4620

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4620
Title:
Young prince visiting an ascetic with musicians in a landscape
Scope & Content:
Young prince visiting an ascetic with musicians in a landscape. The prince dressed in white and resting on his shield is conversing with a striking looking ascetic with shaven head, dressed in a blue gown with an orange cloak and head-band. A ‘yogapatta’ supports his crossed legs in an upright...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1700
Extent:
1 Item

123. Add Or 4664

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4664
Title:
Five male types standing in a line
Scope & Content:
Five male types standing in a line. By a Tanjore or Madras artist, c.1820. Inscribed in ink beneath four of the five figures: ‘Sanyassee or religious Mendicant; Goshein; ...; Beggar; Snake Charmer.’ All these are copied from faint pencil inscriptions, except that the original middle inscripti...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1820
Extent:
1 Item

124. Add Or 4814

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4814
Title:
A maulvi holding a rosary and standing on a terrace. Artist(s): Sita Ram (fl. c.1810-1822)
Scope & Content:
A ‘maulvi’ holding a rosary and standing on a terrace. Inscribed below: ‘Mooluvie at the Madrissa.’ 300 by 257 mm. Watercolour of a maulvi from 'Views by Seeta Ram from Gheen to Delhi Vol. VI' produced for Lord Moira, afterwards the Marquess of Hastings, by Sita Ram between 1814-15. Marquess ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815
Extent:
1 Item

125. Add Or 5021

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5021
Title:
Fakirs
Scope & Content:
Fakirs, clothed, and one with a waterpot balanced on his head. Inscribed:‘Fakeers.’ The image is framed by a black border. 24.2 by 19.7cm
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1820
Extent:
1 Item

126. Add Or 5040

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5040
Title:
Fakirs with tongs, chains and a fire
Scope & Content:
Fakirs with tongs, chains and a fire. Inscribed: ‘Fakeers called Biragees’ The image is framed by a black border. 24.2 by 19.7cm
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1820
Extent:
1 Item

127. Add Or 5042

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5042
Title:
Fakirs called jangamas
Scope & Content:
Fakirs called jangamas Inscribed: ‘Fakeers called Jungums.’ The image is framed by a black border. 24.2 by 19.7cm
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1820
Extent:
1 Item

128. Add Or 5059

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5059
Title:
A fakir
Scope & Content:
A fakir dressed like a Jangama (Add.Or.4207) but with heavy armlets and a bullock. Inscribed: ‘A Fakeer called Nadeyah.’ The image is framed by a black border. 24.2 by 19.7cm
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1820
Extent:
1 Item

129. Add Or 5094

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5094
Title:
Fakeers
Scope & Content:
Fakeers with ropes round their necks and carrying batons. Inscribed: ‘Fakeers’ The image is framed by a black border. 24.2 by 19.7cm
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1820
Extent:
1 Item

130. Add Or 5098

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5098
Title:
A fakir carrying Ganges water
Scope & Content:
A fakir carrying Ganges water, the pots covered with red cloth, one decorated with a Hanuman figure. Inscribed: 'A fakir carrying Ganges water' The image is framed by a black border. The image continues outside of the frame. 24.2 by 19.7cm
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1820
Extent:
1 Item

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