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1051. Johnson 33,11

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,11
Title:
Malkos Desi Ragini
Scope & Content:
Malkos Desi Ragini. A prince is seated in a pavilion with an attendant waving a ‘morchal,’ listening to an ascetic who sings with a ‘tambur.’ Inscribed with Hindi verse, identifying ‘Ragini Malakosa desi.’ 233 by 160 mm; page 243 by 169 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

1052. Johnson 33,26

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,26
Title:
Megha Malar Raga
Scope & Content:
Megha Malar Raga. A bearded ascetic sits on a tiger-skin before a Shaivite shrine holding a garland in each hand. Inscribed with Hindi verse, identifying ‘Megha-malara Raga.’ 234 by 156 mm; page 244 by 160 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

1053. Johnson 1,14

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 1,14
Title:
Bahramand Khan. Artist(s): Lachman Singh I (fl.c.1700)
Scope & Content:
Bahramand Khan (d.1702). By Lachman Singh, Mughal, c.1700. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed above in Persian: ‘tasvir-i bahramand khan’ (a picture of Bahramand Khan); below: ‘‘amal-i lachman singh’ (work of Lachman Singh). Lightly coloured drawing; on an album leaf with...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1700
Extent:
1 Item

1054. Johnson 22,8

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 22,8
Title:
A seated dervish. Artist(s): Riza-i 'Abbasi (fl. 1625-1630)
Scope & Content:
Drawing: seated dervish. Signature of Riza-i ‘Abbasi. Plain background with plants and clouds in gold. This is a fine drawing and might well be from the master's hand. Isfahan style: c.1625-30. 13 by 7.5 cm (page 32 by 22.5 cm). Gold-flecked plain triple frame and margins. ‘VAM 1951’ No. ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1625-1630
Extent:
1 Item

1055. Johnson 9,12

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 9,12
Title:
A lady by moonlight. Artist(s): Aqil Khan (fl. 1760), style of
Scope & Content:
A lady by moonlight. Style of ‘Aqil Khan, Mughal, c.1760. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Numbered 5 in Persian inventory note. Gouache with gold; on an album leaf with gilt-decorated blue border and plain outer margin. 164 by 114 mm; page 410 by 285 mm. Reverse: a quatrain wr...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

1056. Johnson 11,14

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 11,14
Title:
A girl holding a lotus. Artist(s): Hunhar (fl. 1740-70)
Scope & Content:
A girl with a lotus. By Hunhar, Mughal, c.1740. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed beneath in Persian: ‘mashmah’(?)’ istadahgul-i kanval dar dast ‘amal-i Hunhar’ (... standing with a lotus flower in her hand, the work of Hunhar). Gouache with gold; on an album leaf with b...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1740
Extent:
1 Item

1057. Johnson 16,1

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 16,1
Title:
The Good Shepherd. After the engraving by Raphael Sadeler.. Artist(s): Miskin (fl.c.1610-20) attributed to, after Sadeler, Raphael (1560/1-c.1630)
Scope & Content:
The Good Shepherd. Mughal, c.1610-20 (with later additions). Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed on background in Persian (in same hand as J.18,11 and J.64,40): ‘kar-i ustad miskin’ (the work of the master Miskin); Persian inventory note (not numbered). Gouache with gold; ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1610-1620
Extent:
1 Item

1058. Johnson 2,12

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 2,12
Title:
Babur greets courtiers at the Id festival
Scope & Content:
The emperor Babur greeting courtiers on the occasion of the Id festival. Mughal, c.1595. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Persian inventory note (not numbered). Gouache with gold; on an album leaf with floral diaper border. 286 by 160 mm; page 436 by 301 mm. Reverse: four lines...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1595
Extent:
1 Item

1059. Johnson 67,2

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 67,2
Title:
Mughal nobleman out hawking
Scope & Content:
A Mughal nobleman out hawking. Mughal, c.1660. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Numbered 25 in Persian inventory note; inscribed on reverse: ‘qaimat-i tasvir-i amir’ ... (the price of this picture ... ). Gouache; inner blue border with gold floral arabesques, outer orange border ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1660
Extent:
1 Item

1060. Johnson 66,1

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 66,1
Title:
Muhammad Shah making love. Artist(s): Chitarman (fl. 1720-30)
Scope & Content:
Muhammad Shah making love. By Chitarman, Mughal, c.1720-30. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Signed at bottom in Persian characters in gold: ‘‘amal-i khanazad chitarman’ (the work of the palace-born Chitarman). Gouache; gilt-decorated and green borders added later. 390 by 308 mm...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1720-1730
Extent:
1 Item