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1181. Johnson 28,14

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 28,14
Title:
A young dervish carrying a spear and a book. Artist(s): Muhammadi (fl.c.1575)
Scope & Content:
Tinted drawing of a young dervish carrying a spear and a book. Signature of Muhammadi. At his girdle hang a metal bell, a leather pouch, a long straight knife, a wooden ladle and a metal bowl. A scarf is thrown round his shoulders. Qazwin style: c.1575. 13.5 by 5.5 cm (page 36 by 22.5 cm). ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
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Date Range:
c 1575
Extent:
1 Item

1182. Johnson 45,4

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 45,4
Title:
Bhairava Raga. Artist(s): Bahadur Singh (fl. 1760-90)
Scope & Content:
Bhairava Raga. A seated lord with blue skin is rubbed with sandal paste by a consort, other maids are in attendance, one of whom prepares the paste in the foreground. By Bahadur Singh, Faizabad, c.1760-70. Signed in Persian: ‘bahadur singh.’ Gouache with gold; border of green paper with gold...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1760-1770
Extent:
1 Item

1183. Johnson 42,11

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 42,11
Title:
Gunakali Ragini. Artist(s): Mohan Singh (fl.c.1780-82)
Scope & Content:
Gunakali Ragini. A disconsolate lady is seated on a chair beneath a canopy on a terrace. She has discarded her jewellery on to the ground and three maids stand by to console her. By Mohan Singh. 239 by 144 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

1184. Johnson 51,2

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 51,2
Title:
Gaja-Laksmi, the goddess lustrated by elephants
Scope & Content:
The lustration of Laksmi. Numbered 8 in Persian inventory note; identified on reverse: ‘maha lachmi’ (Maha Laksmi). The goddess is enthroned holding lotus flowers in two of her four hands. Four elephants are upturning pots over her.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1770
Extent:
1 Item

1185. Johnson 5,22

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 5,22
Title:
Human sacrifice Naramedha-yaga. Artist(s): Sital Das (fl. 1780-1782)
Scope & Content:
The human sacrifice (Naramedha-yaga). By Sital Das. Inscribed at bottom in Persian: ‘‘amal-i sital das’ (the work of Sital Das); on the chamber in Sanskrit in nagari characters:’ vadhya-sala’ (the execution chamber); at bottom, a further note in Sanskrit. Drawing with water-colour on paper. ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

1186. Johnson 5,23

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 5,23
Title:
Constellation of Saptarishi. Artist(s): Sital Das (fl. 1780-1782), attributed to
Scope & Content:
The constellation of Saptarishi. Attributed to Sital Das. Inscribed on the picture with identifications of the ‘rishis’ in Sanskrit in nagari characters. Drawing with water-colour on paper; circular; border uncoloured; extensions on two sides. 305 mm diameter; page 385 by 385 mm. The conste...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

1187. Johnson 12,4

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 12,4
Title:
A European princess seated in a chair. Artist(s): Mir Kalan Khan (fl.c.1760-80) style of
Scope & Content:
A European princess. Style of Mir Kalan Khan, Faizabad, c.1770. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Numbered 4 in Persian inventory note; inscribed on reverse:’ padshahzadi kar-i faranq bar’ ... (a princess, European work ... ). Gouache with gold; on an album page with two ‘masnavi’...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1770
Extent:
1 Item

1188. Johnson 1,28

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 1,28
Title:
A mulla presiding over a night ceremony with girls and youths bearing gifts. Artist(s): Govardhan (fl. 1730-40)
Scope & Content:
A night ceremony. By Govardhan, Mughal, c.1735-40. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Numbered 7 in Persian inventory note; inscribed on reverse: ... ‘hazrat-i shah naqsh’ ... ‘Govardhan’ (?)’ musavvir’ (this inscription is partly missing where the surface has been torn away, but it...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1735-1740
Extent:
1 Item

1189. Johnson 21,6

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 21,6
Title:
Two ladies on a terrace. Artist(s): Anup Chattar, Rai (fl. early 18th century)
Scope & Content:
Two ladies on a terrace. Attributed to Rai Anup Chattar, Mughal, c.1710. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed beneath in Persian: ‘‘amal-i rai anup chattar’ (the work of Rai Anup Chattar). Gouache with gold; mounted with a border of pale yellow paper. 181 by 139 mm; page 2...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1710
Extent:
1 Item

1190. Johnson 21,7

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 21,7
Title:
A girl arranging flowers in a grove. Artist(s): Mul Chand (fl.c.1760-1780)
Scope & Content:
A girl arranging flowers in a grove. By Mul Chand, Lucknow, c.1775-80. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed beneath in Persian: ‘‘amal-i mulchand musavvir’ (the work of the painter Mul Chand); on reverse: ‘‘amal-i mul chand, 3’ (the work of Mul Chand, 3); numbered 24 in Pers...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1775-1780
Extent:
1 Item