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31. Add Or 2554

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 2554
Title:
A Muslim scholar, greeted by an ascetic.
Scope & Content:
A Muslim scholar, greeted by an ascetic, is seated reading a book; another book is lying on a bookrest. Inscribed: ‘34.’ Gouache; 9.75 by 7 ins.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1783
Extent:
1 Item

32. Add Or 2579

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 2579
Title:
Krishna disguised as a Brahmin with a pundit who is holding a holy book. Below, the god Krishna seated.. Artist(s): Jugal Chitrakar (fl.1930s)
Scope & Content:
A Brahmin in a blue wrap (i.e. Krishna in disguise) sits with a pandit who is holding a holy book. Below, the god Krishna seated.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1930
Extent:
1 Item

33. Add Or 3129, covers

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3129, covers
Title:
Covers of black morocco with a central rectangular panel of red morocco stamped in gold with a design of strapwork and flowers. The red morocco doublures show a central medallion and cornerpieces of gold filigree on a blue ground.
Scope & Content:
Covers of black morocco with a central rectangular panel of red morocco stamped in gold with a design of strapwork and flowers. The red morocco doublures show a central medallion and cornerpieces of gold filigree on a blue ground. Within modern restored edges. 320 by 220 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1630-1640
Extent:
1 Item

34. Add Or 3129, f.3v

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3129, f.3v
Title:
A young prince with a rose and a book
Scope & Content:
A young prince, facing left, holds a pink rose and a slender volume; dark green background. Mughal, c.1630. Gouache with gold. 132 by 68 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1630-1640
Extent:
1 Item

35. Add Or 3129, f.4

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3129, f.4
Title:
A mulla with a book
Scope & Content:
A mulla standing in a field holds a book in his left hand, and wears a striped cloak with fur collar: birds and clouds above. Attributed to Artist B, Mughal, c.1635. Gouache with gold. 153 by 87 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1630-1640
Extent:
1 Item

36. Add Or 3129, f.25v

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3129, f.25v
Title:
Young lady with a book
Scope & Content:
Portrait of a young lady standing in a flowery field, facing left, holding a book of poetry; green background. By the same artist as f.13v. Mughal, c.1635. Gouache with gold. 170 by 97 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1630-1640
Extent:
1 Item

37. Add Or 3129, f.33v

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3129, f.33v
Title:
A prince kneeling before a mulla with a book, with an attendant holding a chowrie
Scope & Content:
A young prince kneels before a mulla who holds a book; an attendant stands on the right holding a ‘chauri.’ Attributed to Artist B, Mughal, c.1635. Gouache with gold; background not entirely coloured. 160 by 109 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1630-1640
Extent:
1 Item

38. Add Or 3129, f.48

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3129, f.48
Title:
A dervish seated on a deer-skin holding a book of poetry
Scope & Content:
A dervish is seated on a deer-skin on a plinth, holding an open book of poetry and a rosary with an animal-skin cloak over his shoulder and a crooked staff at his side. Attributed to Artist D, Mughal, c.1635. Gouache with gold; sky extended; couplet of verse above. ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1630-1640
Extent:
1 Item

39. Add Or 3129, f.57v

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3129, f.57v
Title:
A dervish holding a book and a staff
Scope & Content:
A dervish stands holding a large volume and a serpentine staff; green background with clouds at top. Attributed to Artist D, Mughal, c.1635. Gouache. 168 by 99 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1630-1640
Extent:
1 Item

40. Add Or 3149

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3149
Title:
Advaita (Saivite) Brahmin holding a palm-leaf manuscript
Scope & Content:
Advaita (Shaivite) Brahmin holding a palm-leaf manuscript; a house and well in the background. Inscribed: ‘Smartah Brahmin going to Prayers.’ 8.75 by 6.25 ins.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1850-1855
Extent:
1 Item

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