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1951. Add Or 4475

Reference (shelfmark):
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

1952. Add Or 4490-4491

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4490-4491
Title:
Two drawings of occupations
Scope & Content:
Two drawings on mica of occupations, with attached inscriptions. By a Benares artist, c.1860-80. Water-colour on mica; 145 by 110 m. Presented by Mr. N.P. Hadow, 1986. Found with the papers of Sir Raymond Patrick Hadow (1879-1962), Indian Service of Engineers. See also WD4223 and Mss Eur D ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860-1880
Extent:
1 Item

1953. Add Or 4497

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4497
Title:
Portrait of a nobleman standing in a field
Scope & Content:
Portrait of a nobleman standing in a field, facing right, carrying shield and sword, and weaing a white jama. By a Mughal artist, c.1760, with later overpainting of the sky. 21.5 by 13.5 cm. Laid down on a small album page 25.5 by 18 cm. Presented by Mrs. Anne Christopherson, March 1991, alo...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

1954. Add Or 4506

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4506
Title:
The Potter's Wheel. Artist(s): Deuskar, Gopal Damodar (1911-94)
Scope & Content:
‘The Potter’s Wheel.’ Signed and dated: ‘G.D. Deuskar 1930.’ Water-colour; 22 by 32 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930
Extent:
1 Item

1955. Add Or 4574

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4574
Title:
A nautch attended by Bengalis and Europeans, intended to be a portayal of the Kali Yuga. Artist(s): Jadavendra Karmakar (fl.1850s)
Scope & Content:
A nautch attended by Bengalis and Europeans, with two dancing girls and musicians, intended to be a portayal of the Kali Yuga. Engraved in Bengali: ‘sri jadabendra karmakarer krta sam. bardaman bada bajarate ei chapa paibe kalirajar sabha’, and inscribed in pencil: ‘The last age. The court of ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1850-1855
Extent:
1 Item

1956. Add Or 4591

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4591
Title:
A chowkidar.. Artist(s): Bholanath (fl. 1855)
Scope & Content:
A chowkidar. Inscribed: ‘Chokeedar’s uniform. Mirzaee’ [tunic] ‘- Olive green. Pugree und Kumrbund - Crimson. Cross belts - crimson with green edging. Oval badge - Club. Agra Central Prison Press.’ Lithograph, hand coloured. 25.5 by 19.5 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

1957. Add Or 4599

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4599
Title:
Plan & Elevation of a Thannah for Thannahdar, with English inscriptions.. Artist(s): Bholanath (fl. 1855)
Scope & Content:
‘Plan & Elevation of a Thannah for Thannahdar’, with English inscriptions. Lithograph, hand coloured. 25 by 33 cm (paper size).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

1958. Add Or 4602

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4602
Title:
Plan of a police station. Another copy of Add.Or.4599.. Artist(s): Bholanath (fl. 1855)
Scope & Content:
Plan of a police station. Another copy of Add.Or.4599. Inscribed in ink above: ‘Plan of a Police Station in Upper India - ordered by the Government.’, and on the verso: ‘Plan of a Police Station in Upper India. Done in Agra Jail 1855.’. Lithograph, hand coloured. 25 by 33 cm (paper size).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

1959. Add Or 4611

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4611
Title:
Group of Hindu pilgrims.
Scope & Content:
Group of Hindu pilgrims. Inscribed to side in pencil: ‘Pilgrims carrying Ganges water’. Engraving. 14.5 by 21 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1850
Extent:
1 Item

1960. 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

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