Search

Language Not applicable Subject Festivals

1. Add Or 15

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 15
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

2. Add Or 18

Reference (shelfmark):
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

3. 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

4. Add Or 29

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 29
Title:
Durga Puja. Artist(s): Sevak Ram (c.1770-c.1830)
Scope & Content:
Durga Puja. Male dancers and musicians performing before an image of the goddess Durga installed inside a house. On the left a group of three men seated on painted stools, one smoking a hookah. By Sevak Ram (c.1770-c.1830), a Patna artist, c.1809. Water-colour; 11 by 8.5 ins. Purchased 14 N...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1809
Extent:
1 Item

5. Add Or 64

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 64
Title:
Six Boyim (?) festival costumes
Scope & Content:
Six Boyim(?) Festival Costumes. Inscribed: ‘Boyim Festival Costumes.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1828
Extent:
1 Item

6. Add Or 65

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 65
Title:
Muharram festival procession
Scope & Content:
Muharram festival procession. Inscribed: ‘Mahomedan Procession. Mahorum Festival.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1828
Extent:
1 Item

7. Add Or 66

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 66
Title:
Holi Festival
Scope & Content:
Holi Festival. Inscribed: ‘Hindoo Rajpoot Procession.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1828
Extent:
1 Item

8. Add Or 400

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 400
Title:
Durga puja
Scope & Content:
Durga puja. Inscribed: ‘Devee Pooja. Hindoo.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830-1840
Extent:
1 Item

9. Add Or 401

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 401
Title:
Muharram festival
Scope & Content:
Muharram festival. Inscribed: ‘Mooharrum Procession. Mussalmann.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830-1840
Extent:
1 Item

10. Add Or 403

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 403
Title:
Kali puja
Scope & Content:
Kali puja. Inscribed: ‘Kalee Poojah. Hindoo.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830-1840
Extent:
1 Item

Limit your search

more »
more »
more »