A Sikh nobleman. Punjab Plains, Sikh, mid-19th century. Gouache; orange border. 241 by 195 mm; with border 266 by 220 mm. The nobleman is seated on a terrace, holding a flintlock in both hands before him.
Inscribed on reverse: 'Kangra woman - Septr 21st 1854. Contributed by Lieut. J. Macdonald 18th NI Asst. Reve. Surveyor'. Artist(s): Macdonald, John (b. 1829)
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Inscribed on reverse: ‘Kangra woman - Septr 21st 1854. Contributed by Lieut. J. Macdonald 18th NI Asst. Reve. Surveyor’. Water-colour; 25.4 by 17.7 cm.
‘An Assamese Village woman in Holiday dress. Illustrative of the manner in which the Mecklah or Petticoat, and colored Reeahs or Scarfs, are worn - and the usual Chudder or Veil over the head with a Jhappie or Umbrella Hat for protection from the sun’. Water-colour; 26.5 by 18.7 cm.