Periya-annan, the underservant, in white coat and turban. Inscribed: ‘Periahannan - best of Maty tribe.’. 9 by 7 ins. Note: In Madras the term ‘Maty’ was applied to the underservant who cleaned the crockery, knives and lamps.
Munusvami, the drink-cooler, in white coat and turban, with three bottles in an ice box beside him. Inscribed: ‘Moonaasaumy - attending servant & Ice Maker.’ 9 by 7 ins.
A syce holding a chestnut Arab stallion, ‘Arthur’. By a Calcutta artist, c.1850. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘Picture of my old Charger, ‘Arthur,’ & Nuchal Syce. 1828. J.B.’ Water-colour, heightened with white; 13.25 by 17.25 ins. Presented by Mr Rodney Searight, 1971. Note: The loo...
A Muslim ascetic. Delhi, c.1910. Presented by Mr J. Pereira, 7 September 1972. Watercolour on paper. 129 by 87 mm; page 251 by 170 mm. An ascetic is seated on a white cloth holding a rosary.
A shroff (cashier). Delhi, c.1910. Presented by Mr J. Pereira, 7 September 1972. Watercolour on paper. 127 by 86 mm; page 253 by 159 mm. A cashier is seated in a room weighing out coins.
A prince with ladies. Hyderabad, c.1840. Presented by Mr J. Pereira, 7 September 1972. Inscribed on reverse: ‘No.1. Manik Chand & Sons.’ Gouache with gold; on a modern album page. 93 by 118 mm; page 323 by 260 mm. A prince is seated on a terrace with two ladies and two girls who kneel...